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Swimming Pool / Spa Permit in North Las Vegas, Nevada

Required for construction of residential and commercial swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in the City of North Las Vegas. Governed by the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Southern Nevada and NLV amendments (effective January 5, 2026, amended by Ord. 3259 3/4/26 to protect pet door openings with direct pool/spa access). A Drowning Prevention Fee applies to each pool/spa permit.

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit Swimming Pool Application at Permit Application Center
  • Separate Plumbing Permit and Electrical Permit required
  • Contractor must hold valid Nevada state contractor license and NLV business license Contractor
  • Fence/barrier enclosure required per 2024 ISPSC and NLV ordinances
  • NLV Ord. 3259 (3/4/26): pet door openings with direct access to pool or spa must be protected
  • Clark County Health District approval required for public/semi-public pools

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-AValuation per NLV MC Table 3-F (15.72.280): 'Standard swim pool $36.00; Above ground (over 5K gals) $16.00; Pool deck $6.00.' Nevada Regional Modifier 0.89 applied. Standard swimming pool $36.00 × 0.89 = $32.04/sq ft effective valuation rate; above-ground pool (over 5,000 gal) $16/sq ft effective; pool deck $6/sq ft.
Varies — valuation-based ($36.00/sq ft × 0.89 NV modifier for standard pool), then per Table 3-A
Administrative fee
$75 per permit
Drowning Prevention FeeNLV MC 15.72.230B.6 — charged on each pool or spa permit in addition to the standard permit fee
$25 per pool or spa permit
Plumbing Permit Fee (pool plumbing)Per NLV MC Table 3-D (15.72.260) — separate plumbing permit required
$29.00 for private/wading pool including spa; $15.00 for preformed spa (private)
Electrical Permit Fee (pool electrical)Per NLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240) — separate electrical permit required
$29.00 for residential pool (electrical)
Plan check fee
65% of permit fee
Recording fee
3% of permit fee (minimum $2)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the North Las Vegas building department
~5–21 business days

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Inspection process

  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

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

Tips

  • A Drowning Prevention Fee of $25 is charged on every pool or spa permit in NLV per MC 15.72.230B.6.
  • NLV Ord. 3259 (adopted 3/4/26) requires protection of pet door openings that have direct access to a pool or spa — verify compliance with this 2026 NLV amendment.
  • Three separate permits are typically required for pool construction: Building (pool shell), Electrical, and Plumbing.
  • The 2024 ISPSC (with Southern Nevada and NLV amendments) governs pool and spa construction effective January 5, 2026.
  • Clark County Health District approval is required for public or semi-public pools before opening.

Frequently asked questions

Typically three: (1) a Building Permit for the pool structure (Swimming Pool Application), (2) a Plumbing Permit for pool plumbing ($29 for private pool), and (3) an Electrical Permit for bonding and equipment ($29 for residential pool). All three are available at the Permit Application Center.

NLV charges a $25 Drowning Prevention Fee on each pool or spa permit, in addition to the standard permit fee. This is established in NLV Municipal Code Section 15.72.230B.6.

Plan review for a swimming pool / spa permit in North Las Vegas typically runs 5–21 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: Swimming Pool Application; Plot Plan showing pool location; Pool/Spa Construction Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

North Las Vegas requires 4 inspection(s) for a swimming pool / spa permit, in order: Pre-Gunite / Excavation, Electrical Rough-In, Fence / Barrier, 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

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-17.

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

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