Fernley building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Fernley, Nevada.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 595 Silver Lace Blvd, Fernley, NV 89408
- Phone
- (775) 784-9900
- Office hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; permit submittal counter closes at 4:00 p.m. daily; closed all observed holidays. Inspection requests must be received by phone (775-784-9829/775-784-9900) by 4:00 p.m. the business day before the requested inspection date.
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- Inspections must be requested by phone by 4:00 p.m. the business day before the desired inspection date. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Single- and Two-Family Dwellings))
- Inspections must be requested by phone by 4:00 p.m. the business day before the desired inspection date; the City does not offer same-day inspection requests. (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Single- and Two-Family Dwellings)
- 1
Foundation
Footing, stem wall, and under-slab inspection required prior to placing concrete
- 2
Underfloor
Required prior to installing plywood subfloor
- 3
Utilities (Trench)
All trenches behind electrical and gas meters; testing of new lines
- 4
Roof-Framing
Required prior to covering the roof
- 5
Shear Nailing
Wall sheathing nailing including required structural hold-downs
- 6
Stucco/Veneer Lath
Lath inspection prior to applying stucco or veneer finish
- 7
Rough Frame / Electric / Plumbing / HVAC
Combined rough inspection including leak tests; building must be weathered-in (roofing and door/window weather protection complete)
- 8
Insulation
Building insulation, thermal wrap, ductwork leak test, and related energy-code certifications of compliance
- 9
Wallboard / Shower Pan
Wallboard nailing inspection and shower pan inspection
- 10
Final Utilities
Heat and permanent power release inspections
- 11
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
All permitted work complete; Building & Safety Division issues final approval and, if required, a Certificate of Occupancy and utility releases
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Underground/Slab
Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts
- 2
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed; utility trench inspection and new-line testing
- 3
Final
All fixtures connected, no leaks, final utility release
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Repair Permit
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Required before concrete pour for any new footings (addition, deck posts requiring a permit, etc.)
- 2
Rough Frame / Electric / Plumbing / HVAC
Structural framing, connections to existing structure, and rough utility inspections combined
- 3
Final
Completed work verified against approved plans; final utility release and Certificate of Occupancy if applicable
Applies to: Sign Building Permit
- 1
Footing
Required before backfill/concrete placement, to verify footing size, location, materials, reinforcing, and embedded anchoring against the approved footing plan
- 2
Electrical Rough-In
For illuminated signs only: disconnect location, circuit sizing, and conduit verified before energizing
- 3
Final
Completed sign verified against approved elevations, height, and location; electrical connections and grounding verified if illuminated
Applies to: Demolition Permit
- 1
Pre-Backfill / Utility Disconnect Verification
Owner, Public Works, NV Energy, and Southwest Gas sign-off confirming water, sewer, gas, and electrical services are disconnected and capped/de-energized before demolition proceeds
- 2
Final
Site restoration verified: lot filled and maintained to existing grade, debris removed, drainage provisions in place
Applies to: Electrical Permit (Tag / Service Change / New Installation)
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
- 2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per 2023 NEC; final utility (permanent power) release
Applies to: EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement, and any panel/service upgrade verified before energizing
- 2
Final
Charger mounting, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified per adopted NEC
Applies to: Fence and Retaining Wall Permit
- 1
Footing
Required for permitted retaining walls before backfill, to verify footing depth and reinforcement
- 2
Final
Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit (North Lyon County Fire Protection District)
- 1
Underground/Rough-In
Sprinkler underground supply piping and rough fire-alarm wiring inspected/tested per NFPA 13/25 and NFPA 72 before concealment
- 2
Final Acceptance Test
Hydrostatic/flow acceptance test of the sprinkler system (NFPA 13) and functional test of the fire alarm system (NFPA 72); a floor and site plan showing hydrant locations, gas/electrical shutoffs, lock box location, annunciator panel, and FDC/PIV location must be provided to NLCFPD at building final (8.5in x 11in, two copies)
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Ductwork and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls closed; gas piping tested (manometer test) before concealment
- 2
Final
Equipment operational, clearances and combustion air verified, final utility (heat) release
Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) / EV Charging Station Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing; roof retrofit verification if applicable
- 2
Final
Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, inverter, and interconnection point verified per adopted NEC
Final inspection only: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit, Re-Roofing Permit
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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