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 2026-06-30 · 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
- 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
Required documents
- Req
Swimming Pool Application
Official NLV Swimming Pool Application; available at Permit Application Center
- Req
Plot Plan showing pool location
Site plan showing pool/spa placement, setbacks from property lines and structures
- Req
Pool/Spa Construction Drawings
Structural and equipment plans for pool/spa construction
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A | Varies — valuation-based ($36.00/sq ft × 0.89 NV modifier for standard pool), then per Table 3-A | Valuation 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. |
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | — |
| Drowning Prevention Fee | $25 per pool or spa permit | NLV MC 15.72.230B.6 — charged on each pool or spa permit in addition to the standard permit fee |
| Plumbing Permit Fee (pool plumbing) | $29.00 for private/wading pool including spa; $15.00 for preformed spa (private) | Per NLV MC Table 3-D (15.72.260) — separate plumbing permit required |
| Electrical Permit Fee (pool electrical) | $29.00 for residential pool (electrical) | Per NLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240) — separate electrical permit required |
| Plan check fee | 65% of permit fee | — |
| Recording fee | 3% of permit fee (minimum $2) | — |
Review timeline
~5–21 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the North Las Vegas building department
Inspection process
- 1
Pre-Gunite / Excavation
Before pool shell is poured — steel placement, plumbing rough-in, depth verification
- 2
Electrical Rough-In
Pool bonding, equipment grounding, and conduit runs before cover
- 3
Fence / Barrier
Pool enclosure/barrier inspection before water fill
- 4
Final
All equipment installed and operational, safety features (alarms, fence/gates) verified per 2024 ISPSC
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
- What is the Drowning Prevention Fee in North Las Vegas?
- 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.
- How many permits do I need to build a swimming pool in North Las Vegas?
- 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.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.
- City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division — official building department
- Permit Application Center — Swimming Pool Application | City of North Las Vegas
- Current Adopted Codes — 2024 ISPSC with Southern Nevada/NLV amendments | City of North Las Vegas
- NLV Municipal Code Chapter 15.72 — Tables 3-A, 3-B, 3-D, 3-F; Sec. 15.72.230B.6 (Drowning Prevention Fee)
- Ordinance 3259 (3/4/26) — Amending NLV ISPSC provisions for pet door protection
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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