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Plumbing Permit in Carson City, Nevada

Required for plumbing installations, repairs, and modifications in Carson City, including water heater replacements, fixture additions, and sewer/water line work. Governed by the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as amended by the 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments. Water heater changeouts, sewer line replacements, water line replacements, and whole-house re-pipe are available as Express Permits.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation, modification, or repair of any part of the plumbing system
  • Water heater replacement or installation
  • New fixtures (toilets, sinks, showers, bathtubs)
  • Sewer or water service line replacement
  • Whole-house re-pipe
  • For projects served by City water and sewer: completed Water/Sewer Connection Application must accompany the permit application

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Fee schedule

Plumbing Permit FeeCarson City does not publish a separate flat plumbing permit fee. Plumbing work is fee-assessed under the single Building Division Permit Fee Schedule: 1.5% of total project value (residential; 1% non-residential) per CCMC 15.05.020 Section 109, $65.00 minimum. Water Heater Change Out, Sewer Line Replacement, Water Line Replacement, and Whole House Re-Pipe are offered as Express Permits for faster processing, priced by the same valuation mechanism (no separate flat rate). [Re-verified 2026-07-16: rates confirmed in live CCMC 15.05.020 §109.2; all four plumbing Express Permit types re-confirmed on the live Building Division page; Water/Sewer Connection Application still posted on the Residential Submittals page.]
Varies — valuation-based (1.5% of value, $65 min)
Engineering Utility Connection Fee (separate, where City water/sewer is connected)Per the Carson City Engineering Division Fee Schedule (eff. 01/01/2008) — applies to new or replaced service-line connections to City water/sewer, separate from the building permit fee. Water Service Lines: $95.00 + $25.00 each; Sewer Laterals: $95.00 + $25.00 each. Pipeline/trenching (water, sewer, storm) $120.00 + $0.10/l.f. over 1,000 ft. [Re-verified 2026-07-16: the 2008 schedule is still the 'Engineering Fees' document linked on the Building Division Plan Submittal page and these figures match it; HOWEVER the Development Engineering Division page now links a newer Engineering plan review/inspection/testing fee schedule (Development Standards 20.5, dated June 2025) that retains the $120.00-base plan check and concrete/paving/testing fees but no longer lists the per-service-line Water Service Line/Sewer Lateral items — confirm the applicable schedule with Engineering at (775) 887-2300 before relying on the $95.00 + $25.00 figures.]
$95.00 + $25.00 each
Reinspection Fee
$65.00 per hour (CCMC 15.05.020 §109.2 Other Inspections schedule; or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Carson City building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground / Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed or concrete poured — verify slope, materials, and pressure test

  2. 2

    Final

    All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

See the full Carson City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Water Heater Change Out, Sewer Line Replacement, Water Line Replacement, and Whole House Re-Pipe are all available as Express Permits — use the Express Permits portal for faster processing.
  • For projects served by City water and sewer, the Water/Sewer Connection Application is required at time of permit submittal.
  • Carson City uses the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), not the International Plumbing Code (IPC).

Frequently asked questions

Carson City requires a plumbing permit for: Installation, modification, or repair of any part of the plumbing system; Water heater replacement or installation; New fixtures (toilets, sinks, showers, bathtubs); Sewer or water service line replacement; Whole-house re-pipe; For projects served by City water and sewer: completed Water/Sewer Connection Application must accompany the permit application. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Carson City Building Division — Community and Economic Development at (775) 887-2310 before starting work.

In Carson City, the published Plumbing Permit Fee is: Varies — valuation-based (1.5% of value, $65 min). Additional published fees: Engineering Utility Connection Fee (separate, where City water/sewer is connected) — $95.00 + $25.00 each; Reinspection Fee — $65.00 per hour (CCMC 15.05.020 §109.2 Other Inspections schedule; or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a plumbing permit in Carson City typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Carson City Building Division — Community and Economic Development at (775) 887-2310.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Carson City may also ask for: Water/Sewer Connection Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Carson City requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground / Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Carson City Building Division — Community and Economic Development ((775) 887-2310).

Apply through Carson City Building Division — Community and Economic Development at 108 E. Proctor St., Carson City, NV 89701. Phone: (775) 887-2310, email: bldgdiv@carsoncity.gov. Office hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM). Official information: https://www.carsoncity.gov/government/departments-a-f/community-development/building-division.

Carson City, Nevada has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — Chapters 2–34 and Appendices C, H, I and J, as amended by 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments; adopted via CCMC 15.05.020; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — Chapters 2–43 and Appendices A, B, C, G, H, J and K, as amended by 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments; 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — Chapters 2–17 and IAPMO Installation Standards and Appendices A–E, G–L; 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — Chapters 2–17 and Appendices B, C and F, as amended; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Chapters 2–15 and Appendix A; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — (statewide floor 2024 IECC via NRS 701.220/GOE does not supersede this pre-existing adoption; confirm with Building Division if 2024 IECC has been enforced); 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — Chapters 2–7; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Chapters 1–15; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Chapters 2–7 and Appendices A, B and C; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Chapters 2–11; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — as amended by 2018 Northern Nevada Fire Amendments; 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code — as amended by 2018 Northern Nevada Wildland Urban Interface Amendments; 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 — Accessibility (2017 publication may be used as alternative means and methods); 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments — adopted by Carson City; published November 2, 2018 by the Northern Nevada Chapter ICC; covers amendments to IBC, IRC, IEBC, IECC, IFGC, IMC, UMC, UPC, and 2017 NEC. Local amendments apply — see the Carson City overview page for the full list.

Yes. Carson City requires a plumbing permit for water heater replacements. You can use the Express Permits portal at energovweb.carsoncity.gov for a Water Heater Change Out permit. Contact the Building Division at (775) 887-2310 for current express permit fees.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Carson City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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