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Carlin building permits
VerifiedCarlin, Nevada — as published 2026-07-04.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Codes adopted
Nevada is a home-rule state for building codes: there is no single mandatory statewide building-code edition — each city and county adopts and amends its own code. Always confirm the specific adopted edition for the city or county in question rather than assuming a uniform statewide building code or that a neighboring city's (e.g., Elko's) adopted editions apply. Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures (Revised 5-19-2026).2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Appendices C, E, I and J, with amendments, adopted by the City of Carlin. Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Chapters 1-44 and Appendices A, B, C, H, J and K, with amendments, adopted by the City of Carlin. Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), Chapters 1-17, adopted by the City of Carlin. Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Chapters 1-17 and Appendices A, B, D, E, I and L, adopted by the City of Carlin. Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with all additions/deletions as adopted by the Nevada State Fire Marshal per NRS/NAC 477, adopted by the City of Carlin. Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with amendments, adopted by the City of Carlin. Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.2018 International Fuel Gas Code, Chapters 1-8 and Appendix A, adopted by the City of Carlin. Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Chapter 5, adopted by the City of Carlin (edition year not specified in the source document). Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Chapters 1-11, adopted by the City of Carlin. Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.2018 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 54 and 2017 NFPA 58, adopted by the City of Carlin. Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) — referred to in the Permit Application Procedures as the '2017 International Electric Code,' which is a City-document naming artifact; the NEC is published by the NFPA, not ICC. The City's own Detached Garage/Storage Building handout separately confirms alignment with the '2017 National Electric Code.' Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures; City of Carlin Single Family Residential Detached Garage and Storage Buildings handout.2017 ICC A117.1-2017, Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, adopted by the City of Carlin. Source: City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.Necessary Administrative Procedures as outlined in the Carlin City Code, per the City of Carlin Permit Application Procedures.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, additions, remodels, and structural alterations within Carlin city limits. Reviewed against the 2018 IRC (Chapters 1-44 and Appendices A, B, C, H, J, K, with amendments) and the City's minimum design criteria by the Building Department (Public Works), with plan submittal via the GovWell online portal plus wet-stamped paper plan sets.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit application must be completed via the online GovWell portal (app.govwell.com/carlin-nv) accessed through www.cityofcarlin.com
- Two (2) complete sets of 11x17 wet-stamped plans must be submitted in addition to the one set submitted through GovWell
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC as adopted by the City of Carlin and the City's minimum design criteria: Seismic Zone D1, Wind Exposure C, Wind Speed 90 mph (115 mph 3-second gust), 30 psf ground/roof snow load, 20 psf live load, 15 psf combined roof/ceiling dead load, 1,500 psf soil bearing, 30-inch minimum frost depth
- Site plan, floor plan, footing plan, foundation wall plan, cross-sectional plan, framing plan, plumbing plan, mechanical plan, electrical plan, and elevation/architectural views are required per the Permit Application Procedures checklist (Section C)
- Sidewalk, curb, and gutter may be required on the street frontage of the lot (waivable by City Council application for cause)
- Owner-builders (residential owner-occupants not intending to sell/lease within 1 year) may seek an NRS 624.031(4) licensure exemption using the Nevada State Contractors' Board Owner-Builder Affidavit of Exemption
- Applicants should allow 14 days for review of residential permits
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Carlin universal permit application (Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Grading; New/Addition/Remodel/Repair/Move/Remove), submitted via the GovWell online portal (app.govwell.com/carlin-nv)
- RequiredCity of Carlin Permit Application Procedures ChecklistItemized checklist (site plan, grading plan, floor plan, footing plan, foundation wall plan, cross-sectional plan, framing plan, plumbing/mechanical/electrical plans, elevation views) that the applicant must initial to confirm submittal
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsTwo complete 11x17 wet-stamped plan sets plus one electronic set via GovWell, consistent with the 2018 IRC and City design criteria
- OptionalOwner-Builder Affidavit of ExemptionNevada State Contractors' Board form required only if the property owner is self-performing work under the NRS 624.031(4) licensure exemption
Fee schedule
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Detached Garage / Storage Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for single-family residential detached one-story garages and storage buildings in Carlin over the 200-square-foot permit-exempt threshold. Uses a City-published basic plan-submittal guide developed under the 2018 IRC, covering foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical requirements specific to detached accessory structures.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- A building permit is required for detached accessory buildings 200 square feet or larger; structures under 200 square feet do not require a City of Carlin building permit
- Basic plan submittal must fill in the City's Detached Garage and Storage Building guide (developed under the 2018 IRC) by hand, providing a floor plan indicating doors, windows, header sizes, electrical (if installing), and braced wall locations
- Site plan required showing location of the garage/storage building, distance from residence, property lines, sewage disposal system, and any other buildings on the property
- Maximum square footage without installing firewalls is 3,000 square feet
- Garages/storage buildings 600 sq ft or less may be built without frost-protected footings (slab edges deepened to 12 inches for anchor bolts); storage buildings 400 sq ft or less may be built on pressure-treated skids
- A man door (min. 3 ft wide, 6'8" tall) must be provided in addition to garage doors per IRC Section R311.2
- Electrical work (GFCI-protected outlets, weather-tight covers, grounding) must comply with the 2017 National Electric Code as referenced in the City's handout
- Plumbing and mechanical installations in the structure require permits and must comply with Uniform Mechanical Code / Uniform Plumbing Code requirements referenced in the City's handout
Required documents
- RequiredSingle Family Residential One Story Detached Garage and Storage Buildings guideCity of Carlin Building Department basic plan-submittal handout (developed under the 2018 IRC) with fill-in-the-blank building section, header schedule, rafter span tables, and foundation footing Detail A/B options
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Carlin universal permit application submitted via GovWell
- RequiredFloor PlanAdditional floor plan showing doors, windows, header sizes, electrical (if installing), and braced wall locations
Fee schedule
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Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial construction, additions, and alterations within Carlin city limits. Plans must be designed by a Nevada State Registered Architect, Registered Engineer, or Licensed Contractor per Nevada State Law, and reviewed against the 2018 IBC (with Appendices C, E, I, J and amendments) plus routing to the Nevada State Fire Marshal and, for certain use types, the Nevada State Division of Health.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
Requirements
- Nevada State Law requires all commercial-use plans to be designed by a Nevada State Registered Architect, Registered Engineer, or Licensed Contractor
- All commercial occupancies (and all residential occupancies greater than a duplex) must have plans submitted to and approved by the Nevada State Fire Marshal, with a copy of the approval provided to the City of Carlin at time of application
- Certain use types (food establishments, subdivisions, commercial/private septic systems, public pools/spas, public water systems, dairies/milk plants, drug/cosmetic plants, bottled water plants, hotels/motels, RV parks, cemeteries/mausoleums, meat/fish/poultry processors, labor/man camps) require Nevada State Division of Health plan approval submitted to the City at application
- Landscape plans are required for all Commercial/Industrial projects (not required for residential) as part of the grading plan submittal
- Two (2) complete sets of 11x17 wet-stamped plans plus one set via GovWell are required
- Applicants should allow 21 days for review of commercial permits
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Carlin universal permit application submitted via GovWell, marked Commercial
- RequiredNevada State Fire Marshal ApprovalRequired for all commercial occupancies and residential occupancies greater than a duplex; copy provided to the City at application
- OptionalNevada State Division of Health ApprovalRequired only for specific listed use types (food establishments, pools/spas, septic systems, hotels/motels, RV parks, etc.)
- RequiredConstruction Drawings (Architect/Engineer/Contractor stamped)Two 11x17 wet-stamped plan sets plus one electronic GovWell set, prepared by a Nevada State Registered Architect, Registered Engineer, or Licensed Contractor per state law
Fee schedule
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Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
Applications & forms
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Department & other records
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