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Electrical Permit in North Las Vegas, Nevada

Required for electrical installations, alterations, and repairs in the City of North Las Vegas. All work must comply with the 2023 NEC with Southern Nevada and NLV local amendments (effective January 5, 2026). Covers service changes, panel upgrades, new circuits, EV chargers, and solar electrical connections.

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation, alteration, or repair of any electrical system
  • Panel upgrades and service changes
  • New circuits, wiring for additions
  • Electric vehicle charger (EVSE) installation
  • Solar panel electrical connections
  • Valid Nevada state electrical contractor license required (except homeowner exemption for own SFD) Owner-builderContractor

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Fee schedule

Administrative feeNLV MC 15.72.240
$75 per permit
Electric service (including first meter socket)Table 3-B — NLV MC 15.72.240
$9.00
Service over 200 up to 600 amperesNLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240): 'Service over 200 up to 600 amperes.....19.00'.
$19.00
Service over 600 up to 1,200 amperesNLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240): 'Service over 600 up to 1,200 amperes.....36.00'.
$36.00
Service over 1,200 amperesNLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240): 'Service over 1,200 amperes.....73.00'.
$73.00
SubpanelsConfirmed against live NLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240) text via Municode 2026-07-17: "Subpanels.....4.50" — figure is accurate; a prior drift flag on this line was a false alarm
$4.50 each
Receptacles, outlets, switches (each)NLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240): 'Receptacles; outlets; switches.....1.00'.
$1.00
Special purpose outlet (ceiling fan, EV outlet, barbecue, etc.)NLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240) lists 'Each special purpose outlet—Ceiling fan, barbecue, etc......1.00'; the table text does not separately enumerate an EV outlet, but the $1.00 special-purpose-outlet figure matches.
$1.00 each
Swimming pool — residential (electrical)NLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240): 'Swimming pool—Residential.....29.00'.
$29.00
Air conditioning (heating/cooling, permanently connected)NLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240): 'Permanently connected air conditioning services (heating/cooling).....4.50'.
$4.50
Generator or transformer — first KW or first HPNLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240): 'Generator, transformer, welder, first KW or all motors first-HP.....4.50'.
$4.50
Electrical sub-permit (associated with building permit) — percentage methodContractor chooses percentage method or itemized Table 3-B; NLV MC 15.72.240
18% of building permit fee
Re-inspection feeNLV MC 15.72.230B.4 (reinspection fees per Section 15.72.180H): $100.00; also listed in the Permit Application Center Fee Schedule Inspection Fees table (Re-inspection: $100).
$100

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Permanent Service

    After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify conductor sizing, box placement, and service connections

  2. 2

    Final

    All devices installed, panel labeled, GFCI/AFCI protection verified per 2023 NEC

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

Tips

  • North Las Vegas follows the 2023 NEC with Southern Nevada and NLV local amendments effective January 5, 2026.
  • For sub-permits associated with a building permit, contractors may choose the itemized Table 3-B schedule or the 18% percentage method.
  • Schedule inspections via the CSS portal at eg.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService or call (702) 633-1576.

Frequently asked questions

North Las Vegas requires an electrical permit for: Installation, alteration, or repair of any electrical system; Panel upgrades and service changes; New circuits, wiring for additions; Electric vehicle charger (EVSE) installation; Solar panel electrical connections; Valid Nevada state electrical contractor license required (except homeowner exemption for own SFD). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division at (702) 633-1536 before starting work.

For a service change or panel upgrade up to 200 amps: $9 service fee plus $75 administrative fee = $84 minimum. For service over 200 to 600 amps: $19 + $75 = $94. Plus recording fee (3% of permit fee, min $2). Fees per NLV MC Table 3-B (Section 15.72.240).

Plan review for an electrical permit in North Las Vegas typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division at (702) 633-1536.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application. Depending on your project, North Las Vegas may also ask for: Electric Load Calculation. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

North Las Vegas requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In / Permanent Service, Final. Schedule each through City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division ((702) 633-1536).

Apply through City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division at 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 125, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Phone: (702) 633-1536, email: BuildingPermits@cityofnorthlasvegas.com. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM (closed Fri). Official information: https://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/business/development-services/building-safety.

North Las Vegas, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Southern Nevada amendments as amended by North Las Vegas — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Southern Nevada amendments as amended by North Las Vegas — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Southern Nevada amendments as amended by North Las Vegas — effective January 5, 2026 (amended by NLV Ord. 3259, 3/4/26: pet door protection for pool/spa access); 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) with Southern Nevada amendments as amended by North Las Vegas — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) with applicable standards — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC, IAPMO version) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 5, 2026 (NOTE: UMC, not IMC); 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC, IAPMO version) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 5, 2026 (NOTE: UPC, not IPC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Southern Nevada amendments as amended by North Las Vegas — effective January 5, 2026; City of North Las Vegas Building Administrative Code (Chapter 15.72, NLV Municipal Code) — ongoing, last amended by Ord. 3256 (10/15/25); ANSI A117.1-2009 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities); ASHRAE (applicable energy standards). Local amendments apply — see the North Las Vegas overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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Applications & forms

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