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 2026-06-30 · 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
Required documents
- Req
Plumbing Permit Application
Available via Citizen Access Portal for simple online permits or from Application Forms page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance Fee (base fee for all plumbing permits) | $54.00 | Table 3-D, Clark County Code §22.02.405 (Ord. No. 4663, 2019; amended Ord. No. 4917, 2022) |
| Simple Online Permit — Water Heater Replacement | $56.57 | Table 3-D — Simple Online Permit rate; no plan review required |
| Simple Online Permit — Residential Re-Pipe | $56.57 | Table 3-D — Simple Online Permit rate |
| Simple Online Permit — Reverse Osmosis | $56.57 | Table 3-D — Simple Online Permit rate |
| Simple Online Permit — Water Softener | $56.57 | Table 3-D — Simple Online Permit rate |
| Simple Online Permit — Gas Re-Tag Only | $61.88 | Table 3-D — Simple Online Permit rate |
| Non-simple plumbing projects (not specified in Table 3-D) | Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A | 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. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $110.00 each | Table 3-I, Clark County Code §22.02.430 |
Review timeline
~1–14 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Clark County building department
Inspection process
- 1
Underground / Rough-In
Underground plumbing and rough-in before concealment — pressure test required per UPC
- 2
Final
All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified per UPC
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
- Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in unincorporated Clark County?
- 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.
- Does Clark County use the IPC or UPC?
- 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 2026-06-30.
- Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department — official building department
- Clark County Building Simple Online Permits
- Clark County Code §22.02.405 — Table 3-D Plumbing Permit Fees (Municode)
- SNBO Current Adopted Codes — UPC confirmed
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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