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Commercial Tenant Improvement (TI) in Las Vegas, Nevada

Required for interior renovations to existing commercial spaces. Covers changes to walls, ceilings, flooring, building systems, and occupancy. Governed by the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Southern Nevada amendments.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • All commercial interior renovations affecting structure, egress, fire protection, or building systems require a permit
  • Licensed general contractor and trade contractors required Contractor
  • Use type and occupancy classification must be confirmed with Building & Safety
  • Plans must comply with 2024 IBC with Southern Nevada amendments effective January 5, 2026
  • ADA accessibility compliance required per IBC Chapter 11 and federal ADA standards
  • Sprinkler system may be required depending on occupancy and square footage

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Fee schedule

Commercial TI — Offices (B occupancy), Type VB — 1,000 sq ftEstimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — New Construction / Commercial (Offices etc. - TI, Type VB)
$990 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $230 + Inspection: $705)
Commercial TI — Offices (B occupancy), Type VB — 2,000 sq ftEstimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — New Construction / Commercial (Offices etc. - TI, Type VB)
$1,620 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $370 + Inspection: $1,195)

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing / Rough-In Inspection

    Required when new framing and rough-in of systems are complete, before drywall

  2. 2

    Fire Sprinkler / Alarm Inspection

    Required if fire suppression or alarm systems are installed or modified

  3. 3

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    Required upon completion; new Certificate of Occupancy required if use or occupancy changes

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

Tips

  • Verify occupancy classification before applying — use type (B, A-2, M, etc.) significantly affects fees and requirements
  • Commercial TI fees are calculated using the fee estimator's Commercial section; select appropriate use type and occupancy sub-type
  • ADA upgrades to restrooms and egress paths may be required even for minor TI work under the 'path of travel' requirement
  • Las Vegas is in Seismic Design Category D0 — commercial work must account for seismic requirements even for TI

Frequently asked questions

Las Vegas requires a commercial tenant improvement (ti) permit for: All commercial interior renovations affecting structure, egress, fire protection, or building systems require a permit; Licensed general contractor and trade contractors required; Use type and occupancy classification must be confirmed with Building & Safety; Plans must comply with 2024 IBC with Southern Nevada amendments effective January 5, 2026; ADA accessibility compliance required per IBC Chapter 11 and federal ADA standards; Sprinkler system may be required depending on occupancy and square footage. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) at (702) 229-6251 before starting work.

In Las Vegas, the published Commercial TI — Offices (B occupancy), Type VB — 1,000 sq ft is: $990 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $230 + Inspection: $705). Additional published fees: Commercial TI — Offices (B occupancy), Type VB — 2,000 sq ft — $1,620 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $370 + Inspection: $1,195). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a commercial tenant improvement (ti) permit in Las Vegas typically runs 10–30 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) at (702) 229-6251.

You'll need: Commercial Building Permit Application; Architectural / Construction Drawings; Title 24 / Energy Compliance Documentation. Depending on your project, Las Vegas may also ask for: Structural Drawings; Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Las Vegas requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement (ti) permit, in order: Framing / Rough-In Inspection, Fire Sprinkler / Alarm Inspection, Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) ((702) 229-6251).

Apply through City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) at First Floor Lobby, City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101. Phone: (702) 229-6251, email: techs@lasvegasnevada.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM (closed holidays). Official information: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Business/Planning-Zoning/Building-Safety.

Las Vegas, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 2026 (NOTE: UPC, not IPC); 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 2026 (NOTE: UMC, not IMC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with local amendments — effective January 5, 2026; 2019 City of Las Vegas Administrative Code — remains in effect. Local amendments apply — see the Las Vegas overview page for the full list.

A new or revised Certificate of Occupancy is required if the occupancy type or use changes, or if the space is a new tenant who has not previously occupied it. Cosmetic-only renovations that do not change occupancy may not require a new CO.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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

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