Fallon building permits

Requirements

• It is unlawful to construct or commence construction of any building or structure without first applying for and receiving a permit from the city engineer (City Code § 17.08.010)
• Application made on forms furnished by the city clerk/Building Department, accompanied by a detailed written statement or plans (City Code §§ 17.08.020, 17.08.030)
• Two (2) sets of plans required, including one (1) wet-stamped set; minimum plan sheet size 11" x 17", maximum 24" x 36" (City of Fallon Permit Application form)
• Plans must show compliance with the 2024 IRC/IBC and 2024 IECC as adopted by City of Fallon Ordinance No. 788 (12-2-2025), and with the 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments snow-load table (IBC Table 1608.2.1, City of Fallon and Lyon County entry)
• Each residence/business building must connect properly to the city's water, sewer, and lighting systems; each residence or apartment must have a toilet; minimum floor space of 500 sq ft (habitable structures generally), 800 sq ft for a single-family residence (exclusive of garage/storage), per City Code § 17.08.040
• Site plan must show zoning, setbacks (front/side/side/rear), and FEMA flood zone status per the City of Fallon Permit Application form
• R-1 zoning dimensional standards apply: front yard ≥20 ft, rear yard ≥20 ft, side yards ≥5 ft (one side ≥10 ft absent rear alley access); minimum lot size varies by R-1 sub-district (5,000-10,000 sq ft)
• All work must be performed per the filed plans and not below the minimum requirements of the adopted building code (City Code § 17.08.050)
• A new permit is required before altering or changing approved plans (City Code § 17.08.060)
• Applicants for new-home building permits must pay a park-fund fee established by the city council, in addition to other permit fees (City Code § 17.08.080)

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit ApplicationTwo sets of plans (one wet-stamped), submitted in person to the Building Department at 55 W. Williams Avenue, or by email/fax for eligible minor work
• RequiredDetailed Statement or Construction PlansFull set of plans or a detailed written statement of proposed work, plus a plat or other document showing owner name/address, per City Code § 17.08.030
• RequiredSite PlanShows lot lines, zoning, setbacks (front/side/side/rear), and FEMA flood zone designation

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• A permit from the city engineer is required before commencing construction, alteration, enlargement, or remodeling of any building or part of a building (City Code §§ 17.08.010, 17.08.030)
• It is unlawful to alter or change approved plans after a permit has been granted without first giving notice of the change to, and receiving a new permit from, the city engineer (City Code § 17.08.060)
• Detached accessory buildings (garages, sheds, etc.) not exceeding 15 feet in height may occupy up to one-half of the rear yard if not closer than 5 feet to the rear property line, and may not encroach on the front half of a corner lot (City Code § 21.28.010)
• Accessory uses on an R-1 lot must not be closer than 15 feet to a main building on an adjoining lot, nor closer than 10 feet to a main building on the same lot (City Code § 21.32.010(C))
• Two (2) sets of plans, one wet-stamped, sized 11"x17" to 24"x36", per the City of Fallon Permit Application form

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit ApplicationSubmitted in person to the Building Department at 55 W. Williams Avenue
• RequiredConstruction Drawings / Detailed StatementPlans or written statement of the scope of work, per City Code § 17.08.030
• RequiredSite PlanShowing lot lines, setbacks, and location of the addition/accessory structure relative to the main building

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• A construction permit from the city engineer is required for 'the erection of a building... plumbing mechanical, electrical, excavation and other work covered in the codes adopted' (City Code § 17.08.010)
• Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by City of Fallon Ordinance No. 788 (City Code § 17.04.020(J))
• The Permit Application form's 'Minor Electrical & Plumbing' section requires specifying the number of amps for an electrical service change, or checking 'new electric circuits'
• Application made to the Building Department; NV Contractors License number required on the application unless work is being done by an eligible Home Owner/Builder

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit ApplicationIncludes a 'Minor Electrical & Plumbing' checklist section for service changes, new circuits, and related work; submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue

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• A construction permit from the city engineer is required for plumbing work (City Code § 17.08.010)
• Governed by the 2024 UPC, with Appendices A, B, and D, as adopted by City of Fallon Ordinance No. 788; the UPC's standard Table 104.5 permit-fee table is replaced by the City's own 'Table B' (City Code § 17.04.020(G))
• The Permit Application form's 'Minor Electrical & Plumbing' section covers water service replacement, sewer service replacement, and gas line add/replace (with footage)
• The Water Heater section of the application covers gas, electric, gas-to-electric, electric-to-gas conversion, and relocation

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit ApplicationIncludes 'Water Heater' and 'Minor Electrical & Plumbing' checklist sections; submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue

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• A construction permit from the city engineer is required for mechanical work (City Code § 17.08.010)
• Governed by the 2024 IMC (Sections 112 and 113 deleted) and the 2024 UMC (Table 104.5 replaced with the City's own 'Table C'), both adopted by City of Fallon Ordinance No. 788 (City Code § 17.04.020(E), (H))
• 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) also adopted for fuel-gas-fired equipment and gas piping (City Code § 17.04.020(D))
• The Permit Application form's 'HVAC Installations' section covers change-out, new installation, electric-to-gas unit conversion, and A/C or heat pump (with tonnage)

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit ApplicationIncludes an 'HVAC Installations' checklist section (change-out, new, electric-to-gas, A/C or heat pump with tonnage); submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue

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• A construction permit from the city engineer is required for re-roofing/siding, falling under the general construction-permit requirement of City Code § 17.08.010
• Governed by the 2024 IRC/IBC roofing chapters as adopted by City of Fallon Ordinance No. 788, together with the 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments' ground-snow-load table (IBC Table 1608.2.1, amended to read 'City of Fallon and Lyon County')
• The Permit Application form's 'Re-Roof & Siding' section requires specifying tear-off vs. recover (maximum 2 layers), composition shingle year rating, stucco, or siding

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit Application (Roofing/Siding)Includes a 'Re-Roof & Siding' checklist section; submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue

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• A construction permit from the city engineer is required for solar PV installation as electrical/structural work under City Code § 17.08.010 ('erection of a building... plumbing mechanical, electrical... and other work covered in the codes adopted')
• Structural/mounting design must comply with the 2024 IBC/IRC as adopted by City of Fallon Ordinance No. 788, including the 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments ground-snow-load table (IBC Table 1608.2.1, 'City of Fallon and Lyon County')
• Electrical interconnection must comply with the 2023 NEC (including Article 705 interconnected/utility-interactive system requirements) as adopted by City Code § 17.04.020(J)
• No dedicated solar-specific plan-requirements document (of the kind some larger Nevada/Montana cities publish) was found published by the City of Fallon; applicants should submit under the standard Building Permit Application and confirm submittal specifics (one-line diagram, structural calculations, module/inverter listings) directly with the Building Department

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit ApplicationStandard permit application; submit as a Building/Electrical permit at 55 W. Williams Avenue. No solar-specific application or checklist was found published by the City

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• It is unlawful to construct, or commence construction — a term expressly including 'erection of a building... and other work covered in the codes adopted' — without a permit from the city engineer; demolition of a structure is treated as construction-related work requiring a permit under this same section (City Code § 17.08.010)
• Application made on Building Department forms with a detailed statement of the work (City Code § 17.08.020)
• Demolition work must comply with the safeguards during construction/demolition provisions of the adopted 2024 IBC
• Moving a building (as distinct from demolishing it) instead requires the separate process in Chapter 17.28: application to the city clerk, inspection and report by the building inspector, and a City Council public hearing with notice mailed to owners within 300 feet before an order approving or rejecting the move is entered (City Code §§ 17.28.030-17.28.060) — confirm with the Building Department which pathway (demolition vs. moving permit) applies to a given project

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit ApplicationStandard construction permit application, describing the demolition scope of work; submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue

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• Fences and walls located in required yards may not exceed 6 feet in height, except as provided in §§ 21.28.081-21.28.083; the more stringent height requirement governs where a fence sits on a shared lot line (City Code § 21.28.080)
• Fences within a required front yard, or within the 'clear vision zone' of a corner lot (the triangle formed by lot lines and a line 20 feet from the intersecting lot lines), may not exceed 3 feet in height; a 4-foot non-visual (e.g., chain-link) barrier may substitute for a 3-foot fence (City Code § 21.28.081(A))
• Fences within the clear-vision zone of two intersecting alleys may slope from 3 feet up to 6 feet over a 20-foot distance from the corner, or use a 6-foot fence along the zone's diagonal (City Code § 21.28.081(B))
• Yards containing a swimming pool or similar 'attractive nuisance' must be protected by a fence at least 8 feet high (City Code § 21.28.082)
• Chain-link fencing in the M-1 industrial district may exceed 6 feet if it remains open, unless another provision requires solid screening (City Code § 21.28.083)
• Barbed wire in required yards is prohibited city-wide, except up to 3 strands atop 6-foot-or-taller chain link in the M-1/industrial district (City Code § 21.28.084)
• No fence or wall may be located in, or extended into, a public right-of-way or easement without a revocable permit issued by the city engineer through the Building Department (City Code § 21.28.085, cross-referencing § 17.08.010)

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit ApplicationUsed for fences requiring a revocable right-of-way/easement permit, or any fence work the Building Department determines requires a construction permit; submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue

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• A construction permit from the city engineer is required for the electrical work associated with an EV charger installation (City Code § 17.08.010)
• Governed by the 2023 NEC (including Article 625, Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) as adopted by City of Fallon Ordinance No. 788 (City Code § 17.04.020(J))
• Use the Permit Application's 'Minor Electrical & Plumbing' section — check 'new electric circuits' for a dedicated EVSE circuit, or specify the new amperage if a service/panel upgrade is required to support the charger
• Construction must be performed by a contractor licensed in the State of Nevada, except for qualifying Home Owner/Builders

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit ApplicationIncludes the 'Minor Electrical & Plumbing' checklist section used for EV charger circuits and any associated service change; submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue

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• A construction permit from the city engineer is required for 'the erection of a building... and other work covered in the codes adopted' (City Code § 17.08.010); sign installation involving structural support or electrical connection falls within this general trigger
• Structural design and installation of outdoor signs must comply with 2024 IBC Appendix H (Signs), adopted by the City of Fallon together with the base 2024 IBC (City Code § 17.04.020(A), Ordinance No. 788, adopted December 2, 2025)
• Electrically illuminated signs must additionally comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code as adopted by City Code § 17.04.020(J) — apply for the standard Electrical Permit for the illumination circuit (see the Electrical Permit entry)
• City of Fallon Zoning Code § 21.08.270 defines 'sign' as 'any advertising method by which a person, profession, business, commodity or fact is made known as relating to the property upon which such advertisement is located,' but Title 21 (Chapters 21.04-21.80) contains no dedicated sign-standards chapter, sign area/height/setback table, or sign-permit-application section — confirmed by reviewing the full Title 21 chapter table of contents
• No City of Fallon sign-specific permit application, checklist, or fee schedule was found published online, distinct from the standard Building Permit Application

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit ApplicationStandard permit application; no sign-specific application or checklist was found published by the City. Submit sign plans/drawings showing dimensions and structural support at 55 W. Williams Avenue
• OptionalElectrical Permit Application (if illuminated)Required in addition to the building permit for signs with electrical illumination, using the standard Permit Application's 'Minor Electrical & Plumbing' section

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• 2024 IFC and Appendices B, C, D, and F adopted by reference by the City of Fallon (City Code § 16.04.020(A)), originally by Ordinance No. 748 (adopted March 4, 2014), as amended by Ordinance No. 769(2021) (April 5, 2021) and Ordinance No. 789, § I (December 2, 2025)
• Local IFC amendment to Section 903.2.8: an R-1 or R-2 occupancy of more than two stories must have an NFPA 13 sprinkler system installed; an R-1 or R-2 occupancy of two stories or fewer must have an NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R system installed (City Code § 16.04.020(A)(14))
• Local IFC amendment to Section 903.2.11: a building more than two stories in height (including height added by usable floor space) must have automatic sprinkler systems installed throughout (City Code § 16.04.020(A)(15))
• Local IFC amendment adding to Section 903.2: in all occupancies except Group R-3 and U, a building more than two stories in height must have an automatic sprinkler system throughout; open parking garages and airport control towers are exempt (City Code § 16.04.020(A)(17))
• Local IFC amendment to Section 903.2.1.2: occupancies containing a casino, regardless of occupancy classification, must be sprinklered to an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 classification (City Code § 16.04.020(A)(13))
• Local IFC amendment to Section 507.1: where fire flow is not available for adequate fire protection, subject to the fire authority's approval, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system meeting the applicable NFPA standard must be installed (City Code § 16.04.020(A)(12))
• Local IFC amendment to Section 906.1: portable fire extinguishers are required in Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, and S occupancies, with no exceptions (City Code § 16.04.020(A)(19))
• IFC Chapter 1 permit provisions (Section 105, covering required construction permits for fire-protection and fire-alarm systems) were not among the sections deleted or amended by Fallon's local amendments (only Section 109 was deleted) and therefore apply as adopted
• 'Jurisdiction' and similar terms in the adopted IFC mean the City of Fallon (City Code § 16.04.030)
• The City's Fire Marshal is charged with 'enforcement of city and county and state fire codes and statutes,' which 'require the review of plans and business licenses,' and with 'approval of plans... as concern subdivisions, trailer parks, private, commercial, industrial and public buildings' (City Code § 2.16.070(A)(1), (3))

Required documents

• RequiredFire Protection System PlansSprinkler/alarm system drawings for Fire Marshal plan review, per the Fire Marshal's plan-approval duty under City Code § 2.16.070(A)(1), (3); no Fallon-specific fire-sprinkler/alarm permit application form was found published online, distinct from the Fire Department sign-off line on the City's Business License Approval Form

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• No standalone 'Certificate of Occupancy' or 'Change of Use' permit, application, or fee was found published by the City of Fallon, in the Municode-hosted Code of Ordinances (Titles 17 and 21 reviewed), or on the City website, distinct from (a) the Building Permit's built-in occupancy sign-off for new construction and (b) the Business License process for a new business in existing space
• (a) New construction: the 2024 IBC Chapter 1 Certificate of Occupancy provisions (IBC § 111) apply as adopted by City of Fallon Ordinance No. 788 (City Code § 17.04.020(A)); Fallon's local IBC amendments (Section 113 deleted; §§ 312.1 and 1612.3 amended) do not touch § 111, so the standard IBC occupancy process governs, confirmed through the city engineer's inspections under City Code § 17.08.070(B)
• (b) Existing space / new business: the City of Fallon Business License Approval Form requires the applicant to obtain dated signatures from (1) the City of Fallon Building Department (24-hour notice required), (2) the Consumer Health Division ('IF IT IS CONSUMABLE, THIS MUST BE SIGNED'), and (3) the City of Fallon/Churchill County Fire Department (24-hour notice required) before the City Clerk's Office (55 W. Williams Avenue) will issue the business license
• City Code § 2.16.070(A)(1): the Fire Marshal's enforcement duties 'require the review of plans and business licenses'
• Nevada Senate Bill 356 (1997) / N.R.S. 266.355 child-support certification is also required on the same business license application before the City may issue any license, permit, or certificate
• The business license fee is calculated on anticipated annual gross receipts (see Fees) and expires December 31 of the year issued, regardless of when in the year it was obtained

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Business License Application (Gross Receipts Form)Business name, address, ownership type (corporation/LLC/partnership/sole operator), and anticipated annual gross sales range; submitted to the City Clerk's Office at 55 W. Williams Avenue
• RequiredCity of Fallon Business License Checklist ItemsFederal Tax ID or SSN, NV Dept. of Taxation certificate (unless a religious, educational, or charitable organization), State of Nevada Business License, formation/name papers, NV or out-of-state Contractor's License if applicable, Health Department certificate or inspection page (due within 30 days of license issuance if applicable), and any business-specific certifications
• RequiredCity of Fallon Business License Approval FormSignature lines (each requiring 24-hour advance notice) for the City of Fallon Building Department, the Consumer Health Division (if consumable), and the City of Fallon/Churchill County Fire Department, confirming compliance with applicable health, safety-zoning, and building standards before the license issues
• RequiredApplicant's Child Support Information FormRequired under N.R.S. 266.355 / Senate Bill 356 (1997) before the City of Fallon may issue any license, permit, or certificate

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• It is unlawful to construct or commence construction of any building or structure without first applying to and receiving a permit from the city engineer; 'construction' expressly includes erection of a building, sign, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, excavation, and other work covered in the adopted codes (City Code § 17.08.010, re-verified live 2026-08-01)
• Application on forms furnished by the city clerk, accompanied by a detailed written statement or a full set of plans plus a plat or other showing of the owner's name and residence (City Code §§ 17.08.020, 17.08.030)
• Two (2) sets of plans including one (1) wet-stamped are required; minimum plan sheet size 11" x 17", maximum 24" x 36"; only complete applications are accepted and processed (City of Fallon Permit Application form)
• Check 'Commercial' in the Job Information section and complete the Tenant Name field (if tenant-occupied), Valuation, Zoning, Setbacks (front/side/side/rear), and FEMA Flood Zone fields (City of Fallon Permit Application form)
• Pre-acceptance approvals must be initiated by the applicant BEFORE the application will be accepted, each marked Approved or N/A: City of Fallon Variance; State Health Department (if the building involves food & drink handling); State and Local Fire Marshal; NDOT (if highway access to the lot is required); and a Geotechnical/Engineering Report (City of Fallon Permit Application form, page 2)
• Architect & Engineer information section (including the contact person responsible for plan revisions) must be completed where applicable (City of Fallon Permit Application form)
• Contractor must hold a Nevada State Contractors License for the work performed (except qualifying Home Owner/Builders) AND the application requires a Fallon Business License number (City of Fallon Permit Application form)
• Every business building must properly connect to the city's lighting, water, and sewer systems and have a toilet; structures suitable or intended for human occupancy require at least 500 sq ft of floor space, exclusive of porches, lean-to additions, and attached garage (City Code § 17.08.040)
• All work must be performed per the filed plans and not below the minimum requirements of the adopted building codes; altering approved plans requires notice to, and a new permit from, the city engineer (City Code §§ 17.08.050, 17.08.060)
• Occupying or using any portion of a public street for building erection/repair requires separate permission from the City Council, revocable at any time (City Code § 17.08.100)
• Commercial zoning standards (verified live 2026-08-01): C-1 and C-2 districts require one off-street parking space per 250 sq ft of gross floor area plus one space per service/delivery vehicle; rear yard of at least 10 ft where the lot is not bounded by an alley; a 5-ft side yard wherever a nonresidence district is contiguous to a residence district; open storage must be enclosed by a 6-ft structure or planting strip; marijuana establishments are prohibited in both C-1 and C-2 (City Code §§ 21.44.020, 21.44.030, 21.48.030-21.48.050, 21.52.020-21.52.040)

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fallon Building Department Permit ApplicationSingle unified form for all permit types — check 'Commercial' and complete the Tenant Name field for tenant jobs; submit in person at 55 W. Williams Avenue, or scan/email to the Building Department contact listed on the form (fax (775) 423-8874)
• RequiredConstruction Plans (two sets, one wet-stamped)Full plan set sized 11" x 17" to 24" x 36", showing compliance with the 2024 IBC/IEBC/IECC family, 2023 NEC, and the 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments snow-load table as adopted by Ordinance No. 788
• RequiredSite PlanShowing zoning, setbacks (front/side/side/rear), FEMA flood zone status, and off-street parking layout (1 space per 250 sq ft gross floor area in C-1/C-2)
• RequiredPre-Acceptance Approval Sign-OffsApplicant-initiated approvals required before the application is accepted: City of Fallon Variance (if applicable), State Health Department (food & drink handling), State and Local Fire Marshal, NDOT (highway access), and Geotechnical/Engineering Report — each marked Approved or N/A on page 2 of the application

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