North Las Vegas building inspections

Applies to: Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Rough electrical inspection by NLV Building Safety, before wiring is concealed

2. 2

   Rough Fire Alarm

   Inspection of all device/box locations and wiring by NLV Fire Prevention, before concealment behind sheetrock

3. 3

   Contractor Pretest

   Installing contractor pretests the entire system prior to scheduling the final inspection; a written pretest record must be provided

4. 4

   24-Hour Battery Test

   Two-part test: AC power is disconnected, then at least 24 hours later all indicating devices are activated for at least 5 minutes (15 minutes for voice communications) while AC remains disconnected; the second portion may be performed at final

5. 5

   Fire Alarm Final

   NLV Fire Prevention witnesses the fire alarm final at completion of installation; record of completion and maintenance agreement must be uploaded via the CSS Portal beforehand

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

1. 1

   Foundation

   Footings and foundation before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Structural framing, fire separation, egress

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-ins before walls closed

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, smoke/CO detectors, address posted

Applies to: Swimming Pool / Spa Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Gunite / Excavation

   Before pool shell is poured — steel placement, plumbing rough-in, depth verification

2. 2

   Electrical Rough-In

   Pool bonding, equipment grounding, and conduit runs before cover

3. 3

   Fence / Barrier

   Pool enclosure/barrier inspection before water fill

4. 4

   Final

   All equipment installed and operational, safety features (alarms, fence/gates) verified per 2024 ISPSC

Applies to: Block Wall / Screen Wall / Retaining Wall Permit

1. 1

   Footing

   Before concrete pour — footing depth, width, and rebar placement

2. 2

   Masonry / Grout

   During construction — cell fill, grout placement, and rebar continuity

3. 3

   Final

   Completed wall — verify height, alignment, drainage provisions

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Rough-In

   After framing and rough-in trades, before wall cover

2. 2

   Fire / Life Safety

   Fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and exit signage inspections per 2024 IFC

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Structural

   After framing complete, before walls covered — structural connections, headers, blocking

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-ins before wall cover (sub-permits required)

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

2. 2

   Final — Building

   Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing verified

3. 3

   Final — Electrical

   Electrical connections, inverter installation, and interconnection point verified per 2023 NEC

Applies to: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In / Permanent Service

   After circuit wiring installed, before concealment — verify conductor sizing, box placement, and dedicated-circuit connection

2. 2

   Final

   EVSE installed, GFCI protection and NEC Article 625 compliance verified

Applies to: Electrical Permit

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

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler System Permit

1. 1

   Rough & Hydrostatic Test

   Piping, hangers, and underground supply inspected and hydrostatically tested/flushed before concealment; North Las Vegas Fire Prevention must be notified at least 24 hours in advance. Piping concealed before signoff must be exposed for inspection per IFC §108.4.

2. 2

   Final

   Completed system inspected and accepted by Fire Prevention, verified against approved plans and applicable NFPA standards

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In / Ductwork

   After ductwork installed, before walls covered — verify clearances, support, and connections

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational, combustion air verified, venting correct, thermostat functional

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Underground / Rough-In

   After pipes installed, before walls or slab closed — pressure test and slope verification

2. 2

   Final

   All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified per 2024 UPC

Final inspection only: Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy Permit, Demolition Permit, Residential Re-roof Permit, Sign Permit