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West Wendover building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in West Wendover, Nevada.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, P.O. Box 2825, West Wendover, NV 89883
Phone
(775) 664-3081
Email
Office hours
West Wendover City Hall, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883. Building permit applications are submitted in person to the Community Development (Planning Desk) at City Hall; completed documentation must be provided in person with original signatures prior to or at the time of payment. Main Community Development phone: (775) 664-3081; Fax: (775) 664-3720. Building Official (Fire Chief) inspections contact: Jeff Knudtson, 935 Wendover Boulevard (Fire Station), (775) 664-2274. No public email address for the Community Development Department is published on the department page (contact links route through a webform); confirm current staff email directly with the department.

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial / Multi-Family Building Permit

  1. 1

    On-site Inspections

    Conducted by the City Building Official/Fire Chief or designated representative and Community Development Department throughout construction

  2. 2

    Fire Marshal Final Approval

    Fire Protection System documentation submitted to and approved by the State Fire Marshal (via WC3)

  3. 3

    Certificate of Occupancy

    Issued upon project completion and acceptance of any public improvements dedicated to the City

Applies to: EV Charger Installation (Building + Electrical Permit)

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Electrical

    Wiring, disconnects, and charger mounting verified before covering, per the adopted 2017 NEC and 2018 IBC/IRC

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed installation verified against approved plans

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit (Fire Protection System Plan Review)

  1. 1

    Fire Protection System Rough-In Inspection

    Sprinkler/alarm system components inspected prior to concealment, consistent with the adopted 2018 IFC and NFPA standards

  2. 2

    Fire Marshal Final Approval

    Fire protection system documentation submitted to and approved by the Nevada State Fire Marshal via WC3, the same Fire Marshal Final Approval stage already documented in this file's commercial-building-permit entry

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit

  1. 1

    Building Official Inspection(s)

    The Building Official or designated representative inspects all work prior to concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Verifies completed work against approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (Single-Family, Two-Family, Manufactured Home — New Construction)

  1. 1

    Building Official Inspection(s)

    The Building Official (City Fire Chief) or designated representative inspects all work prior to concealment; specific rough/final inspection stages are not separately itemized in the published guide beyond a general framework of inspections during construction and a Final Inspection

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Conducted by the Building Official and Community Development to verify requirements, including landscape requirements for new home construction, prior to Certificate of Occupancy issuance

Applies to: Solar PV Installation (Building + Electrical Permit)

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Electrical

    Wiring, disconnects, and mounting/racking attachment verified before covering, per the adopted 2017 NEC and 2018 IBC/IRC

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed installation verified against approved plans

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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 West Wendover building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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