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Plumbing Permit in Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada

Required for plumbing installations, repairs, and alterations in unincorporated Clark County. Simple online permits are available for water heaters, re-pipe, reverse osmosis, water softeners, and gas re-tags without plan review. Clark County uses the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), not the IPC.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation, replacement, or repair of plumbing systems including water heaters, fixtures, and piping
  • Water heater replacement (simple online permit available)
  • Re-pipe (residential — simple online permit available)
  • Reverse osmosis and water softener installations (simple online permits available)
  • Gas re-tag (simple online permit — no gas piping changes, tag only)
  • Plumbing work on manufactured homes must be permitted by Nevada State Manufactured Housing Division

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Fee schedule

Permit Issuance Fee (base fee for all plumbing permits)Table 3-D, Clark County Code §22.02.405 (Ord. No. 4663, 2019; amended Ord. No. 4917, 2022). Re-confirmed on Municode 2026-07-16 — no newer amendment to Table 3-D.
$54.00
Simple Online Permit — Water Heater ReplacementTable 3-D — Simple Online Permit rate; no plan review required
$56.57
Simple Online Permit — Residential Re-PipeTable 3-D — Simple Online Permit rate
$56.57
Simple Online Permit — Reverse OsmosisTable 3-D — Simple Online Permit rate
$56.57
Simple Online Permit — Water SoftenerTable 3-D — Simple Online Permit rate
$56.57
Simple Online Permit — Gas Re-Tag OnlyTable 3-D — Simple Online Permit rate
$61.88
Non-simple plumbing projects (not specified in Table 3-D)Apply total value of scope to Table 3-A. Example: $50,000 plumbing project sub-permit: $366.95 permit + $128.43 plan review = $495.38.
Varies — valuation-based per 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
~1–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground / Rough-In

    Underground plumbing and rough-in before concealment — pressure test required per UPC

  2. 2

    Final

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

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

Tips

  • Clark County uses the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), not the International Plumbing Code (IPC) — fixture counts, venting rules, and standards differ.
  • Water heater replacement is a $56.57 simple online permit — one of the most common and lowest-cost permits.
  • Video inspections are available for water heater and water softener installations, and residential re-pipe.
  • Saturday inspections are available for residential plumbing re-pipe and water heater/softener installations.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A water heater replacement requires a Plumbing Simple Online Permit via the Citizen Access Portal. The fee is $56.57 per Table 3-D of the Clark County Code. The permit is issued immediately online without plan review.

In Unincorporated Clark County, the published Permit Issuance Fee (base fee for all plumbing permits) is: $54.00. Additional published fees: Simple Online Permit — Water Heater Replacement — $56.57; Simple Online Permit — Residential Re-Pipe — $56.57; Simple Online Permit — Reverse Osmosis — $56.57; Simple Online Permit — Water Softener — $56.57; Simple Online Permit — Gas Re-Tag Only — $61.88; Non-simple plumbing projects (not specified in Table 3-D) — Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A; 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 plumbing permit in Unincorporated Clark County typically runs 1–14 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: Plumbing Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Clark County requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground / Rough-In, 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.

Clark County uses the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), not the International Plumbing Code (IPC). This is standard for Southern Nevada jurisdictions per SNBO (Southern Nevada Building Officials). The 2024 UPC edition is currently adopted.

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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