Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Fallon, Nevada
VerifiedRequired for installation, change-out, or repair of heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment within Fallon city limits, governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) as adopted by the City of Fallon.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- 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
- Required
City of Fallon Building Department Permit Application
Includes an 'HVAC Installations' checklist section (change-out, new, electric-to-gas, A/C or heat pump with tonnage); submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Not published — the UMC's standard Table 104.5 fee schedule was replaced by the City's own 'Table C' per City Code § 17.04.020(H)(1), but the substituted table's dollar amounts were not published in the Municode-hosted ordinance text or found elsewhere on the City's website | City of Fallon Code of Ordinances § 17.04.020(H)(1) and § 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 rough-in/final inspection scheduling directly with the Building Department at (775) 423-5107
Tips
- Fallon adopted both the IMC and the UMC together (with the UMC's fee table replaced by the City's own Table C) — verify with the Building Department which code governs a specific piece of equipment if in doubt.
- A/C and heat pump permits require specifying unit tonnage on the application form.
Frequently asked questions
- What mechanical code does the City of Fallon enforce?
- The City of Fallon has adopted both the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), plus the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) for gas-fired equipment, per City of Fallon Code of Ordinances § 17.04.020 (Ordinance No. 788, adopted December 2, 2025).
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Fallon Building Department (Engineering and Public Works) — official building department
- Chapter 17.04 - Construction Codes | City of Fallon Code of Ordinances (Municode)
- Building Permit Application (PDF) | City of Fallon
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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