Plumbing Permit in Boulder City, Nevada
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Boulder City, governed by the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, water heaters, and gas piping
- Governed by the 2018 UPC with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments — not the International Plumbing Code
- Water heater replacement (same unit/tank only) qualifies for the Express Permit (no-plans) track
- Fees for plumbing work bundled with a building permit are calculated as 16.50% of the base building permit fee; standalone plumbing permits use Table E flat fees
Required documents
- Required
Plumbing Permit Submittal Checklist
City of Boulder City checklist (02/16/2021 V1)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $40.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table E |
| Each fixture or trap (Drain, Waste, Vent) | $10.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table E |
| Each building sewer | $25.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table E |
| Each vent | $10.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table E |
| Residential distribution system, single-family | $30.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table E |
| Gas Piping System (Pressure Test) | $70.00 (includes issuance fee) | 2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Permit Fees' box |
| Water Heater (replacement only, per unit/tank) | $50.00 | 2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Permit Fees' box; 2026 Administrative Code Table E |
| Plumbing permit bundled with a building permit | 16.50% of the base building permit fee (Table A) | 2026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(I)(1) |
Review timeline
7–14 business days
Boulder City’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Underground/Slab
Before concrete pour
- 2
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before wall closure
- 3
Final
Fixtures connected, no leaks
Tips
- The plan review timeframe for a first review of a Plumbing permit is 1-2 weeks. Source: City of Boulder City Plumbing Permit Submittal Checklist (02/16/2021 V1).
- Water heater replacement (same unit/tank) is one of six Express Permit types that does not require plans; the express fee is $50.00 including issuance.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Boulder City Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division — official building department
- Plumbing Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF) | Boulder City
- 2026 Building and Safety Division Administrative Code (PDF) | Boulder City
- Permit Fee Schedule and Valuation Table (PDF, eff. 8/3/2020) | Boulder City
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 Boulder City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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