Las Vegas, NV Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code adopted
- 2023 NEC + Southern Nevada Amendments
- Governing chapter
- LVMC Chapter 16.12
- Max fine
- $1,000 per day
- Max jail
- 6 months per day
- Utility exemption
- Franchised electric/phone utilities exempt
Summary
Las Vegas adopts the 2023 National Electrical Code with Southern Nevada Amendments, and any wiring work done without following it is a misdemeanor.
Those certain documents...are adopted by reference as and for the City's Electrical Code: (A)The National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition...and (B)The Southern Nevada Amendments to the 2023 National Electrical Code... It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the City...contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Electrical Code.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 61).
Full Breakdown
City Code Chapter 16.12 adopts the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, plus the Southern Nevada Amendments to the 2023 NEC, as the City's Electrical Code. Section 16.12.020 makes it unlawful to erect, construct, alter, repair, or maintain a building or structure contrary to the Electrical Code, which is how the City requires permitted, inspected electrical work rather than owner-run wiring outside the code. Electric and telephone utilities performing state-imposed duties on their own facilities are exempt under 16.12.030. Applications and inspections run through the Department of Community Development's Building Official.
Violations & Fines
Violating the Electrical Code is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to six months imprisonment, or both; every day the violation continues counts as a separate offense.
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