Re-Roofing / Siding Permit in Fallon, Nevada
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing and siding work within Fallon city limits, governed by the 2024 IRC/IBC roofing provisions as adopted by the City of Fallon, with local snow-load amendments via the 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- 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
- Required
City of Fallon Building Department Permit Application (Roofing/Siding)
Includes a 'Re-Roof & Siding' checklist section; submitted at 55 W. Williams Avenue
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (roofing/siding) | Not published — set by City Council resolution; no dedicated roofing 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 roofing inspection scheduling directly with the Building Department at (775) 423-5107
Tips
- The permit application distinguishes tear-off from recover (maximum 2 layers permitted) — check with the Building Department if your existing roof already has 2 layers.
- Fallon's adopted snow-load table (2024 Northern Nevada Amendments, IBC Table 1608.2.1) specifically lists 'City of Fallon and Lyon County' — confirm the current ground snow load value with the Building Department for structural roofing work.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to re-roof my house in Fallon?
- Yes. Re-roofing falls under the City's general construction-permit requirement (City Code § 17.08.010), and the City's own Permit Application form has a dedicated 'Re-Roof & Siding' section for tear-off, recover, composition, stucco, and siding work.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Fallon Building Department (Engineering and Public Works) — official building department
- Building Permit Application (PDF) | City of Fallon
- Chapter 17.04 - Construction Codes | City of Fallon Code of Ordinances (Municode)
- Chapter 17.08 - Construction Permits | 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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