Building Safety in Henderson, NV (2026)

EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule

EPA's RRP Rule requires that anyone paid to perform work that disturbs painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and preschools built before 1978 be certified and their employees be trained (either as a certified renovator or on-the-job by a certified renovator) in the use of lead-safe work practices that minimize occupants’ exposure to lead hazards. In general, the RRP Rule does not appl...

Henderson Development Code § 19.8.4.H.21(b)(ii)

Building Fire Sprinkler Systems. All buildings shall be provided with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with the Fire Code. The onsite private water system design shall accommodate the requirements for building fire sprinkler systems. The building fire sprinkler system shall meet City requirements, in addition to the Fire Code requirements. (...) Given the increased resp...

Henderson Development Code § 19.9.5.F.3 (Group Child Care)

Group Child Care... a residential dwelling used primarily as a residence or an accommodation facility that provides care for at least seven children but no more than 12 children... ii. Separation. Group childcare uses located within residential districts shall be located a minimum of 1,000 linear feet from any Day Care Center or other Group Child Care use also located within a residential distr...

Henderson Development Code § 19.10.12 (B, E.1)

For each development, applicants shall select a sufficient number of sustainable site and building design options from Table 19.10.12-1, Site and Building Design Options for Sustainability, below to achieve the minimum number of points outlined for that type of development. Compliance with this Section is determined as part of the entitlement review process. C. Multifamily Residential Developm...

Henderson Municipal Code § 15.12.050(H)

All dwelling units shall be equipped with smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms as required in the International Residential Code, International Building Code, and/or International Existing Building Code. Retrofit alarms and/or combination alarms are permitted to be used if they comply with all other provisions of the above-referenced codes and this Code.

Henderson Municipal Code § 15.01.130

A building permit shall not be required for the following: ... Y. Replacement of existing roofing material of the same or higher class and the same or lighter material and not involving replacement of sheathing; Z. Installation of additional layers of roofing material over existing roof covering not exceeding the maximum allowable number of layers;

Henderson Municipal Code § 15.16.010

The City of Henderson adopts as its electrical code the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association in its entirety excepting amendments and changes as stated in this chapter. This code is available online through the National Fire Protection Association. (Ord. No. 4086, § 2, 7-15-2025; Ord. No. 3898, § 2, 8-2-2022; Ord. No. 3507, § 1, 8-7-2018; Ord...

Henderson Municipal Code § 15.20.010

The City of Henderson adopts as its plumbing code the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials in its entirety excepting amendments and changes as stated in this chapter. This code is available online on the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials website. (Ord. No. 4087, § 2, 7-15-2025; Ord. No. 3508, §...

Henderson Municipal Code § 15.01.340

Reinforcing steel or structural framework of any part of any building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the building official. Upon receipt of a proper inspection request, the building official shall perform the following inspections: A.Foundation inspection... B.Framing inspection... C.Insulation inspection... D.Lath and/or wallboard inspect...