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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Henderson, Nevada

Required for standalone heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work in Henderson, including furnace replacements, A/C and heat pump installations, ductwork alterations, and boiler work. Governed by the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) with Southern Nevada amendments. Fees per Table C — Building MPE Items.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Furnace replacement or new installation
  • Air conditioner or heat pump installation or replacement
  • Boiler, compressor, or heat pump installation
  • Ductwork installation or major modification
  • Ventilation systems not part of HVAC (bath fans, range hoods, kitchen exhausts)
  • Nevada State Contractor's license required Contractor
  • Note: Henderson uses UMC (Uniform Mechanical Code), not IMC

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Fee schedule

Each furnace installation/relocation up to 100,000 BTU/hr (including ducts)Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table C — Building MPE Items, effective 10/01/2025
$360
Each furnace installation/relocation — each additional 100,000 BTU/hr (including ducts)Table C
$227
Boiler, compressor, or heat pump (regardless of HP or BTU/H, including controls)Table C — applies to A/C condensers, heat pumps, mini-splits, etc.
$374
Repair/alter/add heating, cooling, or evaporative appliance including controlsTable C
$319
Ductwork only on existing units (per register)Table C
$319
Ventilation systems not part of HVAC (bath or kitchen exhaust, mechanical exhaust hood and ducts, appliance vent)Table C
$370
Fire and smoke damper (not part of a system under permit)Table C
$135
Appliance or permit not listed aboveTable C — catch-all for unlisted mechanical items
$153
All other mechanical not listed elsewhereTable C
$353
Other mechanical inspections (per hour)Table C
$206
Stand-alone mechanical plan check (hourly)Table C
$360

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Henderson building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Ductwork and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air verified, venting and clearances correct

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

Tips

  • Henderson uses the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), not the IMC — common to all Southern Nevada jurisdictions.
  • Gas piping for mechanical appliances is permitted under the plumbing/gas permit (Table C), not separately.
  • For new construction, MPE is bundled in the Table A building permit. Table C fees apply only to standalone work.
  • Evaporative coolers ('swamp coolers') are common in Henderson's hot-dry climate — installation requires a mechanical permit at the $319 'repair/alter/add' rate.

Frequently asked questions

Henderson requires a mechanical / hvac permit for: Furnace replacement or new installation; Air conditioner or heat pump installation or replacement; Boiler, compressor, or heat pump installation; Ductwork installation or major modification; Ventilation systems not part of HVAC (bath fans, range hoods, kitchen exhausts); Nevada State Contractor's license required; Note: Henderson uses UMC (Uniform Mechanical Code), not IMC. 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.

A boiler, compressor, or heat pump installation (regardless of size) is $374 per Henderson's DSC Fee Schedule Table C, effective October 1, 2025.

Plan review for a mechanical / hvac permit in Henderson typically runs 1–10 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: Building / Mechanical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Henderson requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. 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.

Henderson uses the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) with Southern Nevada amendments, not the International Mechanical Code. This is standard for all Southern Nevada cities.

Sources & verification

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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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