Building Safety in Clark County, NV (2026)

Clark County Code § 22.02.055

All buildings, structures, pools, spas, signs, and building service equipment, existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe condition. All devices or safeguards which are required by the technical codes shall be maintained in conformance with the technical code under which installed. The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings...

Clark County Code § 13.04.115 (IFC § 903.2)

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided throughout all buildings and structures, regardless of occupancy type and including buildings and structures in accordance with the International Residential Code, which meet one of the following requirements, and additionally in locations described in Section 903.2.1 through 903.2.12. ...

Clark County Code § 22.02.072

Care facilities for ten or fewer persons that are within a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code. (A) In facilities that have three or more residents who have difficulty perceiving danger or moving to safety in the event of a fire, the facility must be equipped with a NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system.

Clark County Code § 25.20.010

being marked and designated as the "International Energy Conservation Code 2024 Edition" (referenced herein as the IECC) published by the International Code Council, together with all tables of contents, definitions, articles, tables, indexes, examples and appendices, is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter, the same as if it were fully set forth herein, except as amended by the South...

Clark County Code § 7.100.170(j)(3)

(j) Fire Safety. Each licensee must: ... (3) Install and maintain a carbon monoxide detector, or a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector, on each floor of the short-term rental unit, including basements and habitable attics.

Clark County Code § 22.02.190(F)

A building permit shall not be required for the work as listed in the following: ...(F) Platforms not more than thirty inches in height above grade in conjunction with a single family dwelling;

Clark County Code § 25.04.010

being marked and designated as the "National Electrical Code 2023 Edition" (referenced herein as the NEC) published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), together with all tables of contents, definitions, articles, tables, indexes, examples and appendices, is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter, the same as if it were fully set forth herein, except as amended by the Sou...

Clark County Code § 22.02.165

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to perform grading or construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building, structure, pool, spa, sign or ATS, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to b...

Clark County Code § 22.02.460

The building official, upon receipt of an inspection request, shall make the following inspections: (A)Footing and Foundation Inspection: To be performed after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel, structural embeds, grounding electrodes, piping and other equipment required by plans or code are in place before concrete is placed. ... (E)Final Inspection: To b...