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Plumbing Permit in Las Vegas, Nevada

Required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems including water supply, drainage, gas piping, and water heaters. Governed by the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — NOT the IPC.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • All new plumbing installations, additions, and alterations require a permit
  • Licensed plumbing contractor or homeowner required
  • Must comply with 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — Las Vegas does NOT use the International Plumbing Code (IPC)
  • Gas line work requires separate gas permit or is included in plumbing permit depending on scope

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Fee schedule

Water heater replacement (less than 120 gallon)Over-the-counter permit; from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Plumbing
$22 inspection only (no plan check required)
Plumbing fixtures (toilet, sink, shower, etc.)From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Plumbing
$64 inspection + $102 plan check = $166 total (plus $55 admin)
Gas piping outletsFrom City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Plumbing
$95 inspection + $102 plan check = $197 total (plus $55 admin)
Gas line repairs / pressure test / tagsFrom City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Plumbing
$96 inspection + $102 plan check = $198 total (plus $55 admin)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Las Vegas building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Plumbing Inspection

    Required before walls are closed; verifies supply and drainage rough-in

  2. 2

    Final Plumbing Inspection

    Required when all fixtures and connections are complete

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

Tips

  • Las Vegas uses the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), not the IPC used in many other states — this matters for contractors licensed in other jurisdictions Contractor
  • Water heater replacement under 120 gallons is an over-the-counter permit with no plan check required

Frequently asked questions

Las Vegas requires a plumbing permit for: All new plumbing installations, additions, and alterations require a permit; Licensed plumbing contractor or homeowner required; Must comply with 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — Las Vegas does NOT use the International Plumbing Code (IPC); Gas line work requires separate gas permit or is included in plumbing permit depending on scope. 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 Water heater replacement (less than 120 gallon) is: $22 inspection only (no plan check required). Additional published fees: Plumbing fixtures (toilet, sink, shower, etc.) — $64 inspection + $102 plan check = $166 total (plus $55 admin); Gas piping outlets — $95 inspection + $102 plan check = $197 total (plus $55 admin); Gas line repairs / pressure test / tags — $96 inspection + $102 plan check = $198 total (plus $55 admin). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a plumbing permit in Las Vegas typically runs 1–5 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: Plumbing Permit Application. Depending on your project, Las Vegas may also ask for: Plumbing Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Las Vegas requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Rough Plumbing Inspection, Final Plumbing Inspection. 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.

Southern Nevada jurisdictions adopted the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as their local standard. The City's 2024 code amendments explicitly state that references to the IPC shall be replaced by the UPC.

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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