Demolition Permit in Fallon, Nevada
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any building or structure within Fallon city limits. There is no separate 'Demolition' chapter in the City of Fallon Code of Ordinances distinct from the general construction-permit requirement; demolition is permitted work under City Code § 17.08.010 and the demolition provisions of the adopted 2024 IBC (Chapter 33, Site Work, Demolition and Construction). Chapter 17.28 (Moving Buildings) is a separate, distinct permit for relocating a structure rather than demolishing one.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- 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
- Required
City of Fallon Building Department Permit Application
Standard construction permit application, describing the demolition scope of work; submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | Not published — set by City Council resolution; no dedicated demolition fee table found on the City website or in the Municode-hosted ordinance text | City of Fallon Code of Ordinances § 17.08.080; confirm current amount with the Building Department at (775) 423-5107 |
Review timeline
Not published
Fallon does not publish a plan-review timeline — contact the building department for current turnaround.
Inspection process
- 1
Building Department Inspections
The city engineer performs a sufficient number of inspections to assure project safety (City Code § 17.08.070(B)); coordinate final-site inspection scheduling directly with the Building Department at (775) 423-5107
Tips
- Fallon's Code of Ordinances does not publish a standalone 'demolition permit' checklist (utility-disconnect letter, site-bond amount, etc.) the way some larger cities do — confirm exact demolition submittal requirements and any site-restoration expectations directly with the Building Department at (775) 423-5107.
- Moving a building into, or within, the city is a materially different (and more involved) process than demolition — it requires a City Council public hearing under Chapter 17.28, not just a Building Department permit.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Fallon have a separate demolition permit ordinance?
- No dedicated 'Demolition' chapter distinct from the general construction-permit requirement was found in the City of Fallon Code of Ordinances. Demolition is permitted as construction-related work under City Code § 17.08.010 and reviewed against the demolition provisions of the adopted 2024 IBC. Moving a building (rather than demolishing it) is a separate process under Chapter 17.28 requiring a City Council public hearing.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Fallon Building Department (Engineering and Public Works) — official building department
- Chapter 17.08 - Construction Permits | City of Fallon Code of Ordinances (Municode)
- Chapter 17.28 - Moving Buildings | City of Fallon Code of Ordinances (Municode)
- Chapter 17.04 - Construction Codes | City of Fallon Code of Ordinances (Municode)
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 Fallon building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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