Building Safety in Lyon County, NV (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Lyon County, Nevada.
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Building Permits
Section 15.239.06 of the Lyon County Code requires a separate permit from the Community Development Department before any building or structure covered by the county's adopted codes is erected, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, converted or demolished. A single combined permit can cover building, plumbing and electrical work on one structure. The rule applies only in unincorporated Lyon County; Fernley and Yerington issue their own building permits.
Building Permits in Unincorporated Lyon County, NV
Some RestrictionsLyon County Code § 15.239.01(C), § 15.239.06
C. The Board is empowered to hear and decide appeals of order, decisions or determinations made by an official relative to the application and interpretation of this chapter. The Board is further empowered to adopt rules and regulations governing the procedures for such appeals. ... 15.239.06: ... PERMITS REQUIRED: ... Except as specified in the adopted codes, as amended, no building or structu...
Electrical Permits
Lyon County adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) under Lyon County Code section 15.239.01 and amended it to require receptacle outlets at every island countertop. Any electrical work covered by the code needs a separate permit from the Community Development Department before work starts in unincorporated Lyon County. Fernley and Yerington issue their own electrical permits under separate city codes.
Electrical Permits in Unincorporated Lyon County, NV
Some RestrictionsLyon County Code § 15.239.01(A)(10), § 15.239.02(A), § 15.239.06
A. Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 244.105, 278.580, 278.583 and 444.350, Lyon County does hereby adopt the following uniform and specialized codes, as amended herein, which will be collectively known as the Building Codes of Lyon County: 1 ... ... 0. National Electrical Code, 2023 edition, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ... 70. A. ... Section E3901.4.2 of the Residential Code ...
Plumbing Permits
Lyon County adopts the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, published by IAPMO, under Lyon County Code section 15.239.01, and requires a separate permit from the Community Development Department before any plumbing work covered by that code begins in unincorporated Lyon County, including Dayton, Silver Springs, Stagecoach, Mound House and Smith Valley. Fernley and Yerington enforce their own city plumbing codes. Anyone who works without the required permit faces a misdemeanor charge under section 15.239.03.
Plumbing Permits in Unincorporated Lyon County, NV
Some RestrictionsLyon County Code § 15.239.01(A)(9), § 15.239.06
A. Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 244.105, 278.580, 278.583 and 444.350, Lyon County does hereby adopt the following uniform and specialized codes, as amended herein, which will be collectively known as the Building Codes of Lyon County: ... ... 9. Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 edition, published by IAPMO. ... All contents of the above codes are adopted as amended herein. ... 15.239.06: ... ...
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