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The 2018 edition of the International Fire Code with appendices thereto as published by the International Code Council, Inc., Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., International Conference of Building Officials, and Southern Building Code Congress International is adopted by the county. Fees assessed for fire code plan reviews shall be the same fee schedule as adopted by the Nevada state fire marshal. (Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
A. Adopted: The 2018 edition of the International Residential Code with appendices published by the International Code Council is adopted by the county with changes or modifications as set out in subsection C of this section.
B. Definitions: The term "building official" as used in the International Residential Code means the county building official and/or such other person or persons as designated by the board of county commissioners.
C. Amendments:
(a) If required, a plan review fee shall be paid when applying for a building permit. Plan review fees shall be:
1. Single family dwelling | 45% of permit fee |
2. Accessory buildings to single family dwellings | 45% of permit fee |
3. Pole barns and storage sheds | 25% of permit fee |
4. Commercial and industrial | 65% of permit fee |
5. Additional plan review fee. The fee for each additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions of approved plans is $50.00 per hour with minimum fee based upon one-half hour. | |
(b) Expiration Of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that the circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
(c) Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigative fee shall be the same as the minimum fee set forth as follows:
Building permit fees: | |
Manufactured homes | $125.00 |
Manufactured home foundations | $150.00 |
Manufactured home runners | $60.00 |
Single family dwellings | $57.00 per square foot |
Multi family dwellings | $75.00 per square foot |
Garages/pole barns | $22.00 per square foot |
Carports | $14.00 per square foot |
Decks | $6.50 per square foot |
Awnings | $4.50 per square foot |
Porch | $9.50 per square foot |
Enclosed porch | $10.50 per square foot |
Re-roof | $49.50 |
Storage shed/ag barn: | |
With floor | $15.00 per square foot |
Without floor | $13.50 per square foot |
Hay storage buildings: | |
Roof cover only | $6.50 per square foot |
With walls | $11.50 per square foot |
Structural: | |
Footing and foundation only | $8.50 per square foot |
Septic systems | $125.00 |
Electric permits: | |
Residential, agricultural, and temporary power $50.00 | |
Permit fees shall be applied based on the following construction valuation table.
Total Valuation | Fee |
Total Valuation | Fee |
$1.00 - $500.00 | $25.00 |
$500.01 - $2,000.00 | $25.00 for the first $500.00, plus $3.50 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 |
$2,000.01 - $25,000.00 | $87.75 for the first $2,000.00, plus $15.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 |
$25,000.01 - $50,000.00 | $395.00 for the first $25,000.00, plus $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 |
$50,000.01 - $100,000.00 | $645.00 for the first $50,000.00, plus $8.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 |
$100,000.01 - $500,000.00 | $995.00 for the first $100,000.00, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 |
$500,000.01 - $1,000,000.00 | $3,250.00 for the first $500,000.00, plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 |
$1,000,000.01 and up | $5,650.00 for the first $1,000,000.00, plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof |
The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by laws.
(d) The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent (80%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. Plan review fees are not refundable once the plan review has been completed. The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
(e) All unfinished basements shall be provided with natural light by means of exterior glazed openings with an area not less than five percent of the total floor area.
(f) References to the international codes not specifically adopted by Pershing County shall not be applicable.
(Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
The 2018 edition of the International Plumbing Code, including appendices B, C, D, E and F, as and to the extent provided in section 15.04.170 of this chapter is adopted. (Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
The 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code, including appendix, as and to the extent provided in section 15.04.170 of this chapter is adopted. (Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
The 2003 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, including appendices, A, B, C and D, as and to the extent provided in section 15.04.170 of this chapter is adopted. (Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
The 2003 edition of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code, including appendix A, as and to the extent provided in section 15.04.170 of this chapter is adopted. (Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
Nevada Revised Statutes 444.350 currently requires that any construction, alteration or change in the use of a building or other structure in this state must be in compliance with the latest version of the Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. Pershing County recognizes the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 edition, as the latest version. However, it is being proposed to change that requirement to allow use of the International Plumbing Code. In the event Nevada law is changed in this regard, sections 15.04.050 through 15.04.080 of this chapter shall take effect at the same time as such amended state law takes effect, substituting the International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and International Private Sewage Disposal Code for the Uniform Plumbing Code. (Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
A. Adopted: The 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association at its annual meeting is declared to be the latest edition, which is in effect as mandated by Nevada Revised Statutes 278.583.
B. Compliance With Statutory Requirements: Nevada Revised Statutes 278.583 states that all construction, alteration or change in the use of a building or structure in this state is to be in compliance with the technical provisions of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code adopted by the National Fire Protection Association.
C. Amendments: There are added to the schedule of fees as set out in the National Electrical Code the following fees:
1. Residential, agricultural and temporary electric service permits are $50.00.
2. Commercial and industrial permits will be included in the cost of the building permit. If there is no building permit, the fee will be based on the valuation of the project.
3. Plan review fees, investigative fees and fee refunds shall be as set forth in section 15.04.020 of this chapter.
4. Article 55032(a) of the national electrical code is amended to read as follows:
a. The service equipment shall be located in an obvious, conspicuous location in sight from and not more than 30 feet from the exterior wall of the mobile/manufactured house it serves on individually owned lots.
b. Mobile home parks as defined by NAC 461A shall comply with the 2002 edition of the national electrical code, article 550.
c. Article 230.2, services of the national electrical code is amended to read as follows:
1. A building or structure shall be supplied by only one service. Each residence on a parcel or lot must have a separate service.
d. Article 230.70 of the national electrical code is amended to read as follows: General means shall be provided to disconnect all conductors in a building or other structure from the service entrance conductors. The disconnect shall be an exterior/disconnect installed immediately adjacent to the meter location. The disconnect for manufactured homes, shall be within 30 feet of the home, on a pedestal that is a minimum of 4 feet in height.
(Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
A. Adopted: The 2003 edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by Pershing County with changes or modifications as may be hereinafter set out.
B. Definitions: The term "code official" or "chief electrical inspector" as used in the 2003 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions and the 2002 edition of the National Electrical Code means the county building official and/or such other person or persons as designated by the board of county commissioners. (Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
A. Compliance With Statutory Requirements: Nevada Revised Statutes 489.251 directs that regulations be adopted by the state of Nevada pertaining to safety standards for installation, support and tie down of manufactured/mobile homes or commercial coaches and to inspection of plumbing, heating, cooling, fuel burning and electrical systems connections.
B. Adopted: The Nevada Administrative Code, chapter 489 is adopted.
C. Compliance With Development Code: Manufactured/mobile homes shall comply with all requirements as set forth in the Pershing County Development Code, chapter 308, fabricated housing.
1. Runners/footings shall be installed per Pershing County minimum requirements as determined by the Pershing County building official.
2. Perimeter foundations shall be installed to the manufacturer's requirements and the 2003 International Residential Code.
3. A minimum of sixteen inches (16") shall be required from the bottom of the chassis frame member to the top of the footing (runner).
4. All requirements of chapter 308 of the Pershing County Development Code, fabricated housing, regarding conversion to real property will be complied with.
5. The disconnect for the electric service shall be within thirty feet (30') of the home, on a pedestal that is a minimum of four feet (4') in height.
D. Permit Fees:
Manufactured/mobile home setup permits (includes all utility inspections) | $125.00 |
Perimeter foundation | 150.00 |
Runners | 60.00 |
(Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
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