Plumbing Permit in Fallon, Nevada
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, water heaters, and water/sewer service lines within Fallon city limits, governed by the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) 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 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
- Required
City of Fallon Building Department Permit Application
Includes 'Water Heater' and 'Minor Electrical & Plumbing' checklist sections; submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Not published — the UPC's standard Table 104.5 fee schedule was replaced by the City's own 'Table B' per City Code § 17.04.020(G)(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(G)(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 uses the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), not the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
- Water heater replacement/conversion (gas-to-electric or electric-to-gas) and relocation are all specifically itemized on the City's permit application form.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Fallon use the Uniform Plumbing Code or the International Plumbing Code?
- The City of Fallon has adopted the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), per City of Fallon Code of Ordinances § 17.04.020(G) (Ordinance No. 788, adopted December 2, 2025) — not the International Plumbing Code.
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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