Plumbing Permit in North Las Vegas, Nevada

Yes. A Plumbing Permit is required for water heater replacement. The fixture fee is $3 per NLV Table 3-D, plus a $75 administrative fee and $100 license inspection fee for a standalone permit. Apply at the Permit Application Center, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

In North Las Vegas, the published Administrative fee is: $75 per permit. Additional published fees: License inspection fee — $100; Water heater (gas or electric) — $3.00; Toilet, sink, bathtub, shower, lavatory, or other fixture (each) — $3.00 each; Sewer system — new, replacement, modification — $15.00; Water distribution system — single-family dwelling — $9.00; Fuel piping system — single-family dwelling — $9.00; Each gas appliance (any type) — $3.00; Swimming pool or spa — private/wading (plumbing) — $29.00; Spa — preformed (private) — $15.00; Solar energy system collector (including piping) — $8.00; Plumbing sub-permit (associated with building permit) — percentage method — 18% of building permit fee; Re-inspection fee — $100. 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 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: Plumbing Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

North Las Vegas requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground / Rough-In, 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.

North Las Vegas uses the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC, IAPMO version) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 5, 2026. It does NOT use the International Plumbing Code (IPC).