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Fire Sprinkler System Permit in Henderson, Nevada

Required for installation of new automatic fire sprinkler systems and for sprinkler modifications in existing systems in Henderson, including new commercial/multi-family construction, tenant improvement/remodel sprinkler work, and — per Henderson's local ordinance adopting the 2009 IRC residential sprinkler requirement — new single-family dwellings and townhouses. Plan review is performed by the Building and Fire Safety Department's Fire Safety Engineering Division. Henderson's fee schedule prices sprinkler permits by head count and lists numerous add-on review items (hydraulic calculations, standpipes, fire pumps, specialty suppression systems) separately. Fees per DSC Fee Schedule Table E — Fire Prevention Items (Fire Systems: Fire Sprinkler Systems section).

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Nevada-licensed fire protection/fire sprinkler contractor required
  • New-construction sprinkler system fees are tiered by head count (1-20 through 351+ heads) and each tier includes one hydraulic calculation
  • Henderson Ordinance 2885 (adopted December 7, 2010; effective July 5, 2011) requires residential fire sprinklers per the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) in covered new residential construction
  • Tenant improvement/remodel sprinkler work (adding, relocating, or modifying heads in an existing system) is billed under a separate, lower TI/Remodel fee tier than new-construction systems
  • Governed by the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 2, 2026 — and applicable NFPA standards (NFPA 13, 13R, 13D) as adopted by reference
  • Submit via DSC Online using the Fire Safety Checklist for Fire Sprinkler Plans (or Fire Safety Checklist for Residential Fire Sprinkler Plans for 1- and 2-family dwellings) and the corresponding General Notes document

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Fee schedule

New Construction — 1-20 Heads (incl. 1 hydraulic calculation), single systemHenderson DSC Fee Schedule Table E — Fire Prevention Items, Fire Sprinkler Systems, effective 10/01/2025
$647
New Construction — 21-100 Heads (incl. 1 hydraulic calculation)Table E
$1,433
New Construction — 101-200 Heads (incl. 1 hydraulic calculation)Table E
$1,861
New Construction — 201-350 Heads (incl. 1 hydraulic calculation)Table E
$2,335
New Construction — 351 or greater Heads (incl. 1 hydraulic calculation)Table E
$2,853
Standard Plan IRC (each) — 1-20 Heads (incl. 1 calc)Table E — residential standard-plan rate; each additional hydraulic calculation is $87
$359
Tenant Improvement/Remodel — 1-4 Heads, single systemTable E — lower TI/remodel tier, distinct from new-construction rates
$297
Tenant Improvement/Remodel — 5-20 Heads, single systemTable E
$339
Additional Hydraulic Calculation (NFPA 13, 13-M) — per calculationTable E
$391
Additional Hydraulic Calculation (NFPA 13-D, 13-DE, 13-R, 13-RE & 14) — per calculationTable E
$156
Fire Pump (each)Table E
$2,473
Fire Standpipe System — per outletTable E
$183
Underground Fire Service Plan Check — ResidentialTable E
$642
Underground Fire Service Inspection — ResidentialTable E
$615

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Henderson building department
~10–30 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground / Rough-In Sprinkler Piping

    Pipe sizing, hangers, and standpipe connections verified before concealment

  2. 2

    Hydrostatic Pressure Test

    System tested at 200 psi (or 50 psi above working pressure, whichever is greater) for 2 hours per NFPA 13

  3. 3

    Final — Flow and Alarm Test

    Sprinkler heads, flow switch, and fire alarm interconnection verified operational

See the full Henderson inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Henderson is one of the few Nevada jurisdictions that mandates residential fire sprinklers in new single-family construction — Ordinance 2885 adopted the 2009 IRC sprinkler requirement, effective July 5, 2011.
  • New-construction commercial sprinkler fees include one hydraulic calculation; each additional calculation beyond that is billed separately ($391 for NFPA 13/13-M systems, $156 for 13-D/13-DE/13-R/13-RE/14 residential-type systems).
  • TI/remodel sprinkler work (modifying heads in an already-permitted system) uses a separate, lower fee tier than new-construction systems — confirm which tier applies before submitting.
  • Use the correct Fire Safety Checklist (commercial Fire Sprinkler Plans vs. Residential Fire Sprinkler Plans) when submitting via DSC Online to avoid resubmittal delays.

Frequently asked questions

Henderson requires a fire sprinkler system permit for: Nevada-licensed fire protection/fire sprinkler contractor required; New-construction sprinkler system fees are tiered by head count (1-20 through 351+ heads) and each tier includes one hydraulic calculation; Henderson Ordinance 2885 (adopted December 7, 2010; effective July 5, 2011) requires residential fire sprinklers per the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) in covered new residential construction; Tenant improvement/remodel sprinkler work (adding, relocating, or modifying heads in an existing system) is billed under a separate, lower TI/Remodel fee tier than new-construction systems; Governed by the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 2, 2026 — and applicable NFPA standards (NFPA 13, 13R, 13D) as adopted by reference; Submit via DSC Online using the Fire Safety Checklist for Fire Sprinkler Plans (or Fire Safety Checklist for Residential Fire Sprinkler Plans for 1- and 2-family dwellings) and the corresponding General Notes document. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety Department — Development Services Center at 702-267-3620 before starting work.

New-construction sprinkler permits are tiered by head count: $647 for 1-20 heads up to $2,853 for 351+ heads (each tier includes one hydraulic calculation), per Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table E, effective 10/01/2025.

Plan review for a fire sprinkler system permit in Henderson typically runs 10–30 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety Department — Development Services Center at 702-267-3620.

You'll need: Fire Sprinkler Permit Application; Fire Safety Checklist for Fire Sprinkler Plans (or Residential Fire Sprinkler Plans checklist); Hydraulic Calculations. Depending on your project, Henderson may also ask for: Underground Fire Service Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Henderson requires 3 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler system permit, in order: Underground / Rough-In Sprinkler Piping, Hydrostatic Pressure Test, Final — Flow and Alarm Test. Schedule each through City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety Department — Development Services Center (702-267-3620).

Apply through City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety Department — Development Services Center at 240 S Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015 (PO Box 95050, Henderson, NV 89009-5050). Phone: 702-267-3620, email: COHPermits@cityofhenderson.com. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (closed Fridays and holidays); permit technicians Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Official information: https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/building-and-fire-safety.

Henderson, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026; Climate Zone 3B applies below 4,000 ft elevation; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026 (NOTE: UPC, not IPC); 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026 (NOTE: UMC, not IMC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — effective January 2, 2026. Local amendments apply — see the Henderson overview page for the full list.

Yes. Henderson Ordinance 2885, adopted December 7, 2010 and effective July 5, 2011, adopted the 2009 International Residential Code's residential fire sprinkler requirement for covered new residential construction — unusual among Nevada jurisdictions.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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 Henderson building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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