Reno, NV Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code
- Certificate required
- for permit-required plumbing work
- Homeowner exception
- NRS 624.031 self-work
- Enforcing office
- City of Reno Building and Safety Division
Summary
Reno adopts the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code and requires a valid certificate for anyone doing plumbing work that needs a city permit, with a narrow homeowner exception.
The 2024 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials... is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. ... No person, company or corporation shall do, cause or permit to be done any installations, alterations or additions of a plumbing system, any of which would require a permit issued by the department, unless such person, company or corporation possesses a valid certificate as required by the provisions of this article.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Administrative Code: Supplement 64 | Land Development Code: Supplement 5 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Reno adopts the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code by reference under RMC § 14.04.120, amended by the 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments. Under § 14.04.120.007, no person, company, or corporation may install, alter, or add to a plumbing system where the work requires a city permit unless they hold a valid certificate (State of Nevada C-1 plumber, journeyman, or apprentice). Homeowners doing their own work under NRS 624.031 are exempt, as is site utility or irrigation work outside the department's permit scope. Certificates must be produced on request of the building official or Building and Safety Division staff.
Violations & Fines
Doing permit-required plumbing work without a valid certificate violates § 14.04.120.007; the section ties enforcement to the violation provisions of the currently adopted International Building Code (commercial) or International Residential Code (residential) editions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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