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Swimming Pool / Spa Permit in Henderson, Nevada

Required for installation of in-ground swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and water features in Henderson. Henderson's hot desert climate drives high residential pool volume. Pool/spa permits are governed by the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Southern Nevada amendments. Fees per Table B — Miscellaneous Building Items.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Nevada State Contractor's license required Contractor
  • Separate plumbing and electrical permits may be required for pool equipment (Table C fees apply)
  • Gas line for pool heater requires a plumbing/gas permit
  • Safety barrier (fence/gate) required per 2024 IRC Section R327 and 2024 ISPSC
  • Apply via DSC Online or in person at 240 S Water St
  • Standard Pool Plan (pre-approved design) available for faster processing

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Fee schedule

Residential pool/spa combination (in-ground)Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table B — Miscellaneous Building Items, Pools section, effective 10/01/2025
$712
Residential pool with septic systemTable B
$712
Prefabricated pool / spa / hot tub (residential or commercial)Table B — applies to above-ground or pre-fabricated units set in place
$294
Commercial pool / spa combinationTable B
$1,098
Standard Pool Plan (plan check only — for pre-approved designs)Table B — plan check fee only for a standard pool plan package
$772
Water featureTable B — decorative water features, fountains
$607
Fire feature, slide, bar-b-que (each)Table B — add-on accessories to pool/spa permit
$212

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Henderson building department
~5–20 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Gunite / Steel

    Rebar, bond beam, and rough plumbing before shotcrete/gunite application

  2. 2

    Plumbing / Electrical Rough-In

    Equipment pad, conduit, plumbing lines, and bonding before deck pour

  3. 3

    Deck / Barrier

    Pool deck, coping, and safety barrier installation

  4. 4

    Final

    Completed pool with all equipment operational, barriers in place, electrical bonding verified

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

Tips

  • Henderson is one of the highest-volume pool markets in the US — plan reviews may be backed up during spring and early summer.
  • A safety barrier (fence or wall) is required by the 2024 ISPSC and 2024 IRC R327 around all residential pools.
  • Gas line for pool heater requires a separate plumbing/gas permit (Table C: gas piping 1–4 outlets = $267).
  • Pool electrical (bonding, underwater lights, panel circuits) requires separate Table C electrical permit items.
  • Water features have their own permit category ($607) — they are not included in the pool/spa permit.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Henderson enforces the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and 2024 IRC Section R327, both of which require a safety barrier around all residential pools. The barrier plan must be submitted with the pool permit application.

A residential pool/spa combination permit is $712 per Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table B (effective 10/01/2025). Prefabricated spa/hot tub is $294. Additional accessories (fire feature, slide) are $212 each.

Plan review for a swimming pool / spa permit in Henderson typically runs 5–20 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: Pool / Spa Permit Application; Site Plan showing pool location and setbacks; Pool / Spa Construction Drawings; Barrier / Safety Fence Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Henderson requires 4 inspection(s) for a swimming pool / spa permit, in order: Pre-Gunite / Steel, Plumbing / Electrical Rough-In, Deck / Barrier, 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.

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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