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Swimming Pool / Spa Permit in Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada

Required for installation of in-ground and above-ground swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and swim spas in unincorporated Clark County. Pool/spa inspections have their own required sequence per Clark County Code §22.02.470. Saturday inspections are available for residential pool/spa projects. Clark County also adopts the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • In-ground or above-ground pool/spa installation
  • Plans must comply with 2024 IRC Chapter 3 (residential pools) or 2024 ISPSC
  • Fencing/barrier enclosing pool area is required per code (minimum 48-inch barrier with self-closing/self-latching gate)
  • Electrical bonding and GFCI protection required — separate electrical permit needed
  • Plumbing permit required for pool plumbing and water supply
  • Mechanical/gas permit required if pool heater is gas-fired

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-APool/spa valuation based on total construction cost. Example: $50,000 pool = $366.95 building permit fee + plan review. Trade permits (electrical, plumbing) are additional. Total estimated permit + plan review at $50,000 valuation = $869.22 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
~14–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Gunite / Steel / Excavation

    Before gunite or shotcrete application — verify steel reinforcement, layout, and dimensions per §22.02.470

  2. 2

    Plumbing Rough-In

    Pool plumbing lines installed, pressure test before backfill

  3. 3

    Electrical Bonding

    Bonding conductors connected to all metal components — verified before plaster or decking

  4. 4

    Barrier / Fencing

    Pool barrier installed and compliant (minimum 48-inch height, self-closing/latching gate) before water is introduced

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete — pool filled, equipment operational, safety features verified, electrical final

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

Tips

  • Saturday inspections are specifically listed as available for residential swimming pools/spas — call (702) 455-8040 by 2 p.m. Friday.
  • Pools/spas are not on the county's currently published video-inspection list (checked 2026-07-16) — schedule standard or Saturday inspections instead.
  • Pool barrier/fencing must be installed and inspected before the pool can be filled with water.
  • In the desert climate, pool covers significantly reduce water evaporation — not code-required but strongly advised.
  • Nevada's pool fence law requires a minimum 48-inch barrier around the pool area — all gates must be self-closing and self-latching.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Nevada state law and Clark County code require a minimum 48-inch barrier enclosing the pool area, with self-closing and self-latching gates. The barrier must be inspected and approved before the pool can be filled.

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 swimming pool / spa permit in Unincorporated Clark County typically runs 14–21 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; Pool/Spa Construction Plans; Electrical Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Clark County Code §22.02.470 specifies three required inspections for concrete pools/spas: a First Inspection (excavation and reinforcing steel complete, shell bonding, piping pressure-tested), a Pre-Plaster Inspection (bonding complete, plumbing final approved, electrical installed, access barrier complete), and a Final Inspection (drainage complete, GFCI operational — the pool may not be used until the final is approved). Manufactured pools/spas follow a parallel First/Pre-Deck/Final sequence. Saturday inspections are available by calling (702) 455-8040.

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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