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Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit — Lander County (including Battle Mountain), Nevada · Requirements sheet
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source: https://fire.nv.gov/bureaus/FPE/FPE_Main/
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Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit in Lander County (including Battle Mountain), Nevada
Required for installation of a fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system anywhere in Lander County, including the unincorporated Town of Battle Mountain. Lander County's population (well under 100,000) places fire/life-safety plan review with the Nevada State Fire Marshal (NSFM) Division by default under NRS 477.030 and NAC 477.740, and the county's own published design-criteria handout confirms Lander County has not taken over this authority: 'Lander County contracts with the Nevada State Fire Marshal to perform fire/life-safety plan review, and all sprinkler system and fire alarm system plans must be submitted through the Lander County Building Department.' The permit itself is issued locally through the Lander County Building Department (same Building Application used for other work) once NSFM plan review is complete, under the county's adopted 2018 International Fire Code (IFC).
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
When you need this permit
- Fire sprinkler and fire alarm system plans must be submitted through the Lander County Building Department, which routes fire/life-safety plan review to the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division per the county's contracted arrangement (design-criteria handout) and per NRS 477.030/NAC 477.740's default state authority over public-occupancy buildings in counties under 100,000 population
- Plans and specifications submitted for State Fire Marshal review must be accompanied by the appropriate review fee, based on the proposed cost of construction or accepted contractor bid, per NAC 477.750
- All plan submittals must be appropriately stamped, signed, and dated by an authorized design professional in accordance with Nevada licensing statutes (Architects — NRS 623; Contractors — NRS 624; Engineers — NRS 625), consistent with State Fire Marshal submittal practice used statewide for NSFM-reviewed jurisdictions
- Fire sprinkler submittals typically require fire sprinkler plans, hydraulic calculations, sway bracing calculations, and material specifications; fire alarm submittals typically require fire alarm plans and material specifications, per the State Fire Marshal's standard statewide submittal practice
- A written response to any deficiencies noted by the State Fire Marshal must be submitted within 14 working days after the notice of deficiencies is received, per NAC 477.745; failure to comply can result in delays or a stop-work order on the job site
- A Certificate of Compliance from the State Fire Marshal is required before the building or structure may be occupied, per NAC 477.740
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Fee schedule
Nevada State Fire Marshal Plan Review Fee — valuation-based (statewide fee schedule, NAC 477.750)This is the statewide Nevada State Fire Marshal 'Plans Section' fee schedule codified at NAC 477.750 (NRS 477.030, 477.031), based on proposed cost of construction or accepted contractor bid. Lander County's own published design-criteria materials confirm fire/life-safety plan review for sprinkler and alarm systems is performed by the State Fire Marshal, but Lander County does not itself republish this fee table online. The table quoted here is drawn directly from the codified NAC 477.750 text (verified against the official Nevada Administrative Code citation) as reproduced in a neighboring, similarly-situated rural Nevada county's (Elko County) published Fire Plan Review handout. Confirm the current fee directly with the State Fire Marshal Fire Protection Engineering bureau (North: 775-684-7510; South: 702-486-8852; sfmplans@dps.state.nv.us) or the Lander County Building Department (775-635-2860).
Example brackets from the statewide NAC 477.750 'Plans Section' fee schedule (revised 02/14/2002): $1–$4,000 valuation: $73.15; $9,001–$10,000: $114.13; $50,001–$51,000: $348.81; $99,001–$100,000: $527.89; $100,000–$499,999: $531.41 for the first $100,000 plus $2.69 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; $500,000–$999,999: $1,609.41 for the first $500,000 plus $2.37 per additional $1,000; $1,000,000+: $2,780.91 for the first $1,000,000 plus $1.65 per additional $1,000. A $55/hour per-attendee fee applies if a plan-review conference is required.
Review timeline
Plan review
Not published — contact the department
Inspection process
- 1
Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Rough-In
Piping, wiring, devices, and system components verified before wall coverage, coordinated with the county's standard rough inspections
- 2
Final / Certificate of Compliance
System tested and verified operational; a Certificate of Compliance from the State Fire Marshal is required before the building may be occupied, per NAC 477.740
Tips
- Lander County does not perform its own fire/life-safety plan review in-house — sprinkler and alarm plans are routed to the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division under a contracted arrangement, so budget extra lead time for the state-level review step in addition to the county's own building-permit review.
- The State Fire Marshal's review fee (NAC 477.750, statewide) is calculated and paid separately from the county's own 1997 UBC Table 1-A building-permit fee — expect two distinct fee payments for a project that includes fire sprinkler or fire alarm work.
- A written response to any State Fire Marshal deficiency notice is due within 14 working days (NAC 477.745); missing this window can trigger a stop-work order on the job site.
Frequently asked questions
Lander County (including Battle Mountain) requires a fire sprinkler & fire alarm system permit for: Fire sprinkler and fire alarm system plans must be submitted through the Lander County Building Department, which routes fire/life-safety plan review to the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division per the county's contracted arrangement (design-criteria handout) and per NRS 477.030/NAC 477.740's default state authority over public-occupancy buildings in counties under 100,000 population; Plans and specifications submitted for State Fire Marshal review must be accompanied by the appropriate review fee, based on the proposed cost of construction or accepted contractor bid, per NAC 477.750; All plan submittals must be appropriately stamped, signed, and dated by an authorized design professional in accordance with Nevada licensing statutes (Architects — NRS 623; Contractors — NRS 624; Engineers — NRS 625), consistent with State Fire Marshal submittal practice used statewide for NSFM-reviewed jurisdictions; Fire sprinkler submittals typically require fire sprinkler plans, hydraulic calculations, sway bracing calculations, and material specifications; fire alarm submittals typically require fire alarm plans and material specifications, per the State Fire Marshal's standard statewide submittal practice; A written response to any deficiencies noted by the State Fire Marshal must be submitted within 14 working days after the notice of deficiencies is received, per NAC 477.745; failure to comply can result in delays or a stop-work order on the job site; A Certificate of Compliance from the State Fire Marshal is required before the building or structure may be occupied, per NAC 477.740. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Lander County Building Department at (775) 635-2860 before starting work.
Fees follow the statewide NAC 477.750 fee schedule based on proposed construction cost or accepted bid (for example, $73.15 at a $1-$4,000 valuation up to $527.89 at $100,000, with formula-based tiers above that). Lander County does not republish this table itself; confirm the current fee with the State Fire Marshal's Fire Protection Engineering bureau or the Lander County Building Department.
Lander County (including Battle Mountain) does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Lander County Building Department at (775) 635-2860 for current turnaround.
You'll need: Lander County Building Application (Residential and Commercial). Depending on your project, Lander County (including Battle Mountain) may also ask for: Fire Sprinkler Plans, Hydraulic Calculations, and Sway Bracing Calculations; Fire Alarm Plans and Material Specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Lander County (including Battle Mountain) requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler & fire alarm system permit, in order: Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Rough-In, Final / Certificate of Compliance. Schedule each through Lander County Building Department ((775) 635-2860).
Apply through Lander County Building Department at 50 State Route 305, Battle Mountain, NV 89820. Phone: (775) 635-2860, email: buildingassistant@landercountynv.gov. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed weekends); during holiday weeks 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed on the actual holiday); inspections are not scheduled on Fridays per the department's posted note; development review meetings available Wednesdays beginning 9:30 AM by arrangement with the office. Official information: https://www.landercountynv.org/departments/building_department.
Lander County (including Battle Mountain), Nevada has 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. The only genuine statewide floor is the energy code, administered per NRS 701.220 (State Office of Energy). Source: Nevada Legislature NRS Chapter 701.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Source: Lander County Building & Planning Department 'Building Code: 2018 IBC' design-criteria handout (landercountynv.org).; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Source: Lander County Building & Planning Department 'Building Code: 2018 IBC' design-criteria handout.; 2009 Energy Code (IECC lineage) — Lander County's own published design-criteria handout lists '2009 ENERGY CODE' among its currently adopted codes; this is an older edition than Nevada's current statewide floor under NRS 701.220 (2024 IECC), so it should be confirmed directly with the Building Department (775-635-2860) before relying on it. Source: Lander County Building & Planning Department 'Building Code: 2018 IBC' design-criteria handout.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Source: Lander County Building & Planning Department 'Building Code: 2018 IBC' design-criteria handout.; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC); Lander County contracts with the Nevada State Fire Marshal to perform fire/life-safety plan review, and all sprinkler system and fire alarm system plans must be submitted through the Lander County Building Department. Source: Lander County Building & Planning Department 'Building Code: 2018 IBC' design-criteria handout and Lander County Plan Submittal Guidelines (2024).; Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), edition as listed on the county's 'Building Code: 2018 IBC' handout ('UPC UMC'); the handout's Basic Code Requirements document separately cites 'Uniform Plumbing Code' by name for water heater, sewer, and water pipe provisions. The specific UPC edition year is not stated on any published Lander County page — confirm current edition with the Building Department. Source: Lander County Building & Planning Department 'Building Code: 2018 IBC' handout and 'Commonly Asked Basic Code Requirements' handout.; Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — cited alongside the UPC on the county's adopted-codes handout ('UPC UMC') and referenced by name in the 'Commonly Asked Basic Code Requirements' handout for heating/cooling appliance installation. Specific edition year not published; confirm with the Building Department. Source: Lander County Building & Planning Department 'Building Code: 2018 IBC' handout.; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). Source: Lander County Building & Planning Department 'Building Code: 2018 IBC' design-criteria handout.; ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Source: Lander County Building & Planning Department 'Building Code: 2018 IBC' design-criteria handout.; Lander County Code of Ordinances (Title/Chapter governing Buildings and Construction) is the codified local ordinance; the county's own website links out to the full text hosted on Municode. Lander County's plan-review and fee provisions are administered under IBC Section 105 (Permits), Section 108 (Fees), and Section 109 (Inspections) per the county's own Plan Submittal Guidelines — Lander County has contracted with a Nevada state-licensed agency to perform plan reviews under those IBC sections, and the Building Official may waive plan review and fees when deemed feasible/practical. Source: https://library.municode.com/nv/lander_county/codes/code_of_ordinances (linked from landercountynv.org/businesses/lander_county_code) and Lander County Plan Submittal Guidelines (2024).. Local amendments apply — see the Lander County (including Battle Mountain) overview page for the full list.
The Nevada State Fire Marshal (NSFM) Division, not the county itself. Lander County's Building & Planning Department contracts with the NSFM for fire/life-safety plan review, and all sprinkler system and fire alarm system plans must still be submitted through the Lander County Building Department, which routes them to the State Fire Marshal.
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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 Lander County (including Battle Mountain) building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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