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Plumbing Permit in Henderson, Nevada

Required for standalone plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Henderson, including water heater replacements, fixture additions, re-piping, gas piping, and sewer/water service line work. Governed by the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with Southern Nevada amendments. Fees per Table C — Building MPE Items.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation, repair, or replacement of any plumbing system component
  • Water heater replacement (any fuel type)
  • New fixture installations
  • Gas piping installation (1–4 outlets or additional outlets)
  • Sewer connection or building sewer repair
  • Re-piping (interior water piping)
  • Nevada State Contractor's license required Contractor
  • Note: Henderson uses UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code), not IPC

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Fee schedule

Water heater replacementHenderson DSC Fee Schedule Table C — Building MPE Items, effective 10/01/2025
$81
Plumbing fixtures including piping (each 10 fixtures)Table C — applies per 10 fixtures in a new installation or addition
$189
Gas piping — 1 to 4 outletsTable C
$267
Gas piping — each additional 4 outletsTable C
$120
Building sewer install / repair / replacement (per 100 lf)Table C
$257
Sewer connection feeTable C
$136
Water piping replacement (each 2,500 sf)Table C — Kitec and repipes
$240
Rainwater systems (per drain)Table C
$240
Miscellaneous repair including repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping (each fixture)Table C
$211
Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor (sand/oil)Table C
$286
Solar water heatersTable C
$261
Gas line repair or tagTable C
$245
Stand-alone plumbing plan check (hourly)Table C
$429
Other plumbing and gas inspections (per hour)Table C
$299

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

    Underground / Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed or slab poured — pressure test required

  2. 2

    Final

    All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

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

Tips

  • Henderson uses the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), not the International Plumbing Code — requirements and fee structures differ.
  • Water heater replacement is among the lowest permit fees in Henderson at $81.
  • Gas piping is a plumbing/gas permit in Henderson; fees are per outlet count.
  • For new construction, plumbing is bundled in the Table A building permit. Table C fees apply to standalone work only.

Frequently asked questions

Henderson requires a plumbing permit for: Installation, repair, or replacement of any plumbing system component; Water heater replacement (any fuel type); New fixture installations; Gas piping installation (1–4 outlets or additional outlets); Sewer connection or building sewer repair; Re-piping (interior water piping); Nevada State Contractor's license required; Note: Henderson uses UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code), not IPC. 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.

The permit fee for a water heater is $81 per Henderson's DSC Fee Schedule Table C, effective October 1, 2025.

Plan review for a plumbing 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 / Plumbing Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Henderson requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground / 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 Plumbing Code (UPC) with Southern Nevada amendments, not the International Plumbing Code. This is common to all Southern Nevada jurisdictions.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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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