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Block Wall / Screen Wall Permit in Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada

Required for construction of masonry block walls, screen walls, and fences in unincorporated Clark County. Block walls are extremely common in the Las Vegas Valley for property enclosure. Saturday inspections are available for residential block walls/fences.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Construction of any new masonry block wall or screen wall on residential or commercial property
  • Plans must show height, length, footing details, and reinforcement (rebar spacing and grout fill per IRC/IBC structural requirements)
  • Retaining walls require engineering depending on height and surcharge
  • Property line setbacks must be verified with Clark County Comprehensive Planning
  • HOA approval may be required in addition to county permit

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-ATable 3-A, Clark County Code §22.02.390. Block wall fees based on construction cost. Example: $10,000 block wall = $138.26 building permit fee + $89.87 plan review per fee calculator (re-run and confirmed unchanged 2026-07-16).
Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A)
Re-inspection FeeTable 3-I, Clark County Code §22.02.430
$110.00 each

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Clark County building department
~10–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Before concrete pour — trench depth, width, rebar placement verified

  2. 2

    Block / Grout

    At intermediate block heights (for taller walls) — verify rebar placement and grout consistency before filling cells

  3. 3

    Final

    Wall complete — verify height, cap, and any required steel dowels to adjacent structures

See the full Unincorporated Clark County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Block walls are ubiquitous in the Las Vegas Valley — most residential lot boundaries have 6-foot CMU (concrete masonry unit) block walls.
  • Saturday inspections are specifically listed for residential block walls/fences — call (702) 455-8040 by 2 p.m. Friday.
  • Block walls in Las Vegas are engineered for desert soils and wind (98 mph ultimate design wind speed per the 2024 IRC Southern Nevada Amendments Table R301.2) — use appropriate footing depths and rebar per approved plans.
  • HOA rules often dictate block wall materials, color, and height — verify HOA requirements alongside county permit requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Masonry block walls and screen walls require a building permit from the Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department. Saturday inspections are available. Apply via the Citizen Access Portal or in person at 4701 W. Russell Rd.

In Unincorporated Clark County, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A is: Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A). Additional published fees: Re-inspection Fee — $110.00 each. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a block wall / screen wall permit in Unincorporated Clark County typically runs 10–21 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department at (702) 455-3000.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Wall Construction Plans. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Clark County may also ask for: Engineering Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Clark County requires 3 inspection(s) for a block wall / screen wall permit, in order: Footing / Foundation, Block / Grout, Final. Schedule each through Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department ((702) 455-3000).

Apply through Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department at 4701 West Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118. Phone: (702) 455-3000, email: pacenter@ClarkCountyNV.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (closed Fri, Sat, Sun). Official information: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/building___fire_prevention/.

Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — effective January 11, 2026 (Clark County Building Department Notice to Industry); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — effective January 11, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 11, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — effective January 11, 2026 (NRS 701.220 statewide floor; Clark County ≥100k pop., NRS 278.581 applies); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — effective January 11, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 11, 2026; Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — 2024 edition (SNBO jurisdictions use UPC, not IPC); Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — 2024 edition (SNBO jurisdictions use UMC, not IMC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); 2009 ICC A117.1 — Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Clark County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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 Unincorporated Clark County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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