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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)
Any provision of any of the international, national, or uniform codes adopted by this chapter notwithstanding, there is created a board of building code appeals to hear and determine any appeal from a ruling or action taken by the building inspector in administering the county building codes. The board of building code appeals consists of five (5) persons appointed by the county in accordance with the procedure in the county for appointment of members to boards and commissions. The fire chief shall be an ex officio member of the board but has no vote. The meetings of the board shall be public. The county building inspector shall attend all meetings of the board. Both the building inspector and the person appealing for the ruling or action of the building inspector shall be entitled to present their respective positions to the board. Neither shall participate in the determinations, but may answer questions or provide such information as the board may request. (Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
Any provisions of any of the uniform, national, or international codes adopted by this chapter notwithstanding, any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of any section or sections of any of the codes adopted by this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided by law. (Ord. 348, 2021: Ord. 220, 2005)
The 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments to each Code enumerated in Chapter 15.04 is adopted by Pershing County. (Ord. 348, 2021)