Nevada Building Codes

Codes
Building Code 2018 of Nevada
adopts the IBC 2018 with amendments
Residential Code 2018 of Nevada
adopts the IRC 2018 with amendments
Existing Building Code 2018 of Nevada
adopts the IEBC 2018 with amendments
Energy Conservation Code 2018 of Nevada
adopts the IECC 2018 without amendments
Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities 2009 of Nevada
adopts the A117.1, 2009 without amendments
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2016 of Nevada
adopts the NFPA 13, 2016 without amendments
National Electrical Code 2017 of Nevada
adopts the NFPA 70, 2017 without amendments
National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2016 of Nevada
adopts the NFPA 72, 2016 without amendments
2018 Uniform Plumbing Code of Nevada
adopts the UPC 2018 with amendments
2018 Uniform Mechanical Code of Nevada
adopts the UMC 2018 without amendments
Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings 2016 of Nevada
adopts the ASHRAE 90.1-2016 without amendments
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete of Nevada
adopts the ACI 318 2014 with amendments
Building Code 2012 of Nevada
adopts the IBC 2012 with amendments
Residential Code 2012 of Nevada
adopts the IRC 2012 with amendments
Existing Building Code 2012 of Nevada
adopts the IEBC 2012 with amendments
Energy Conservation Code 2012 of Nevada
adopts the IECC 2012 without amendments
National Electrical Code 2011 of Nevada
adopts the NFPA 70, 2011 with amendments
This code is not available on UpCodes.
2012 Uniform Plumbing Code of Nevada
adopts the UPC 2012 with amendments
This code is not available on UpCodes.
2012 Uniform Mechanical Code of Nevada
adopts the UMC 2012 with amendments
This code is not available on UpCodes.
Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings 2010 of Nevada
adopts the ASHRAE 90.1, 2010 with amendments
This code is not available on UpCodes.
OSHA
OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping
OSHA 1910 General Industry
OSHA 1926 Construction
Additional Resources
2010 ADA Standards
Fair Housing Act Design Manual [PDF]

Adoption Info

INCORPORATED UPDATES
Nevada Administrative Code Section 341
December 12, 2018
Original document


Notice:

The State of Nevada Public Works Division adopted the following codes for compliance and enforcement services on state owned land:

2018 International Building Code (IBC)
2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)
2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Please check with your local government office to understand which codes apply to your project.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Nevada Public Works Division
State Fire Marshal

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Nevada Building Codes

The building codes of Nevada adopt the the International Building Code 2018 (IBC 2018), International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018), International Existing Building Code 2018 (IEBC 2018), International Energy Conservation Code 2018 (IECC 2018), Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016, National Electrical Code, 2017, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016, 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2016, and the Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 2014.

Nevada building codes, including the fire and residential codes

Nevada Agencies

Department of Administration
Website: http://publicworks.nv.gov/

Northern Office 515 E. Musser St., Suite 102
Carson City
NV
89701
Phone: (775) 684-4141

Las Vegas Office
2300 McLeod St
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone: (702) 486-5115