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. International Building Code, 2018 edition, published by International Code Council (ICC).
2. International Residential Code, 2018 edition, published by ICC.
3. International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition, published by ICC.
4. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 edition, published by ICC.
5. International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 edition, published by ICC.
6. International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 edition, published by ICC.
7. International Mechanical Code, 2018 edition, published by ICC.
8. Uniform Mechanical Code, 2018 edition, published by International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).
9. Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 edition, published by IAPMO.
10. National Electrical Code, 2017 edition, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70.
11. International Fire Code, 2018 edition, published by ICC.
All contents of the above codes are adopted as amended herein.
B. Where the word "City" appears in the codes, the word "County" shall be substituted and wherever the words "City Council" appear, the words "Board of County Commissioners" shall be substituted.
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. The Board may delegate this authority to the appropriate Fire District Board for appeals concerning interpretation and enforcement of the International Fire Code. Any reference to a "Board of Appeals" and the authority or procedure of said "Board of Appeals" is hereby deleted from the "Building Codes of Lyon County".
D. The Board will establish fees for County permits, services and inspections provided pursuant to the several codes. Related fee tables contained in the codes are not adopted for that purpose.
E. Any section or provision set forth in the several codes which may be in conflict with the Nevada State Constitution or Nevada Revised Statutes is not adopted.
F. Where differences occur between the provisions of the published codes and the requirements of the State or local authority regarding water distribution or sewage disposal systems, the requirements of the State or local authority shall apply.
G. Where differences occur between the provisions of the published codes and the requirements of the Nevada Division of Manufactured Housing, Division of Health, Division of Environmental Protection or the Comstock Historic District, the more stringent requirements shall apply as determined by the County building official.
H. Where differences occur between the provisions of the published codes and the requirements of the Nevada State Fire Marshal and appropriate Fire Protection District, the codes and amendments adopted by the Nevada State Fire Marshal and the appropriate Fire Protection District shall apply.
I. Where differences occur between the provisions of the published codes and the titled Lyon County codes, the more stringent shall apply as determined by the County building official. (Ord. 604, 4-4-2019)