(A) Adoption of the 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments as modified are applicable to Elko County.
1. The following structures are excluded from the applicability of any permit requirements:
(a) Agricultural structures not used for human habitation containing less than four hundred (400) square feet, when used for agricultural use as defined by NRS 361A.030.
(b) All one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, animal shelters, play houses and similar uses, and not used for human habitation containing less than two hundred (200) square feet and not exceeding a 10 foot eave wall height. (IBC & IRC section 105.2.1.)
(c) Non-structural cosmetic remodeling valued at less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), including material and labor, which does not change the existing floor plan or the use or occupancy of the structure.
(d) Sidewalks, driveways and uncovered decks (when deck is not used as the primary exit from a residence) not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below. (IRC section 105.2.5)
(e) Private stairways 30 inches (762mm) or less in height may have a handrail on one side only.
(f) Agricultural Hoop House/High Tunnel: A "Hoop House" or "High Tunnel" is defined as an enclosure that is used exclusively for the production or storage of live plants and is designed to cover and protect crops from the sun, wind, excessive rainfall, or cold, to extend the growing season in an environmentally safe manner. The covering for these enclosures utilize transparent/semi-transparent, flexible, non-rigid materials having a life span of approximately 5 years.
Agricultural Hoop Houses or High Tunnels are used exclusively for the production or storage of live plants. Note: the installation of Electrical, Mechanical, and Sanitary Plumbing are not exempt from permits. The installation of hoop houses/high tunnels may be subject to Elko County zoning codes.
2. Section 309.1 (1997 UBC): Use Or Occupancy.
(a) No building or structure of groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, S or U, all divisions of those occupancies, shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure, or portion thereof, shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor, as provided herein.
(b) The designation of R-3 shall be for a one (1) and two (2) family dwelling unit and U-1 for residential garages (attached and detached) as listed in the 2003 IBC.
3. Section 304: Permit Fees.
Permit fees shall be set by resolution by the Elko County board of commissioners. A copy of the most current resolution is located at the office of the Elko County community development. Fees and/or valuations shall be adjusted every other year based on the U.S. department of labor, bureau of labor statistics, western urban consumer price index as published in the month of January.
Section 304 of the 1997 uniform administrative code as adopted in section 3-1-1 of the Elko County code is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph: Any property requiring a permit located in zones 1, 2, and 3 as described in the approved travel zone map posted in the Elko County community department shall be assessed a travel fee. The base fee for zone 1 shall be twenty dollars ($20), for zone 2 shall be forty dollars ($40) and for zone 3 shall be sixty dollars ($60). Zone fees shall be adjusted every other year based on the U.S. department of labor, bureau of labor statistics, western urban consumer price index as published in the month of January.
4. Section 304.3: Plan Review Fee.
Section 304.3 of the 1997 uniform administrative code as adopted in section 3-1-1 of the Elko County code is amended to provide that the plan review fee for a review of a plan of a residential dwelling required to be submitted by section 106.3.2 of the international building code, shall be thirty five percent (35%) of the cost of the building permit fee as shown on table no. 3-A.
5. Section R309.2: Separation Required.
The garage shall be separated from the residence and its attic area by not less than 5/8" type "X" gypsum applied to the garage side. Where the separation is a floor-ceiling assembly, the structure supporting the separation shall also be protected by not less than 5/8" type "X" gypsum or equivalent.
(B) All editions of the Uniform Mechanical Code, present and future, are hereby amended and modified as follows:
1. Table 3-C - Mechanical Permit Fees, the following is added:
System fee schedule (note: the following do not include permit issuing fee) shall be set by resolution adopted by the Elko County commission.
(C) All editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code, present and future, are hereby amended and modified as follows:
1. Table 3-D - Plumbing Permit Fees, the following is added:
System fee schedule (note: the following do not include permit issuing fee) shall be set by resolution adopted by the Elko County commission.
(D) Service Equipment - Electrical Disconnecting Means:
The 2002 national electrical code (NEC), article 230 - VI, section 230.70 (A)(1) shall be amended as followed for the protection of emergency service personnel:
An exterior service disconnecting means shall be located within 30 feet of the structure it serves for all structures with electricity including manufactured homes.
(E) When a governmental entity or utility is providing water and/or sewer services to a project in the County, no building permit for construction shall be issued unless evidence of paid water and sewer connection fees for the particular type of construction being considered, if applicable, is produced at the time of the permit application.
(F) All persons and political subdivisions that are statutorily required to proceed through the State Public Works Board shall also apply to the Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department for a permit. The issuance of a building permit pursuant to this subsection shall be without charge or fee, and shall not be subject to the County plan check or building inspection procedure. The County shall not be liable or responsible for any deficiencies, errors, or omissions in the plans or the building inspection procedure, for plans approved by the State Public Works Board. (Ord. 05-2005, 9-7-2005, eff. 10-7-2005; amd. Ord. 2016-02, 4-6-2016, eff. 2-25-2017; Ord. 2017-03, 4-5-2017, eff. 2-11-2018; Ord. 03-2020, 7-17-2021)