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Residential Addition / Remodel / Repair Permit in Fernley, Nevada

Required for additions, remodels, alterations, and repairs to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Fernley that are not exempt under adopted IRC Section R105.2 (e.g., exceed the exempt shed/deck/fence/retaining-wall thresholds). Reviewed against the City's adopted codes; combined building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical permit via the Residential Permit Application or the EZ Over-the-Counter application for smaller scope items.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for additions, remodels, and alterations affecting structural, fire, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems
  • Work exempt from a building permit (IRC R105.2): one-story detached accessory structures (sheds) up to 200 sq ft; fences not over 7 ft; retaining walls not over 4 ft (unless supporting a surcharge); water tanks on grade up to 5,000 gallons; sidewalks/driveways; decks up to 200 sq ft that are not more than 30 in. above grade, unattached to the dwelling, and do not serve a required egress door
  • Completed, signed residential building permit application with contractor/sub-contractor information, or the EZ Commercial/Residential application for smaller items (reroof, HVAC change-out, water heater, gas line, sewer/water line replacement, service change, stucco/siding, windows/doors)
  • Site plan showing lot lines, setbacks, and existing/proposed structures for any addition that changes the building footprint
  • Owner/Builder Affidavit required if filing as owner-builder (per NRS 624/NRS 278.573) Owner-builder

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — based on ICC BVD valuation tables and/or contract value (whichever is higher), applied to the City's Building Permit Fee ScheduleCity of Fernley Resolution 20-009, Exhibit A
Per City of Fernley Resolution 20-009, Exhibit A / current BPFS
Plan Review FeeCity of Fernley Resolution 20-009, Exhibit A
Additional 65% of the determined Building Permit Fee
Permit Processing Fee (additions, repairs, TIs)City of Fernley Resolution 20-009, Exhibit A
$25

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Required before concrete pour for any new footings (addition, deck posts requiring a permit, etc.)

  2. 2

    Rough Frame / Electric / Plumbing / HVAC

    Structural framing, connections to existing structure, and rough utility inspections combined

  3. 3

    Final

    Completed work verified against approved plans; final utility release and Certificate of Occupancy if applicable

See the full Fernley inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Small-scope residential work (reroof, HVAC swap, water heater, gas/electric tag, patio cover, solar, windows/doors) can generally use the EZ Over-the-Counter application rather than the full Residential Building Permit Application.
  • Fences up to 7 feet and retaining walls up to 4 feet (not supporting a surcharge) do not need a building permit at all in Fernley.
  • Decks up to 200 sq ft, under 30 inches above grade, detached from the dwelling, and not serving a required exit door are exempt from a building permit.

Frequently asked questions

No, if the fence is not over 7 feet high. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit. Source: City of Fernley 'Work Exempt from Building Permits' handout (adopted IRC/IBC Section 105.2).

In Fernley, the published Building Permit Fee — based on ICC BVD valuation tables and/or contract value (whichever is higher), applied to the City's Building Permit Fee Schedule is: Per City of Fernley Resolution 20-009, Exhibit A / current BPFS. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — Additional 65% of the determined Building Permit Fee; Permit Processing Fee (additions, repairs, TIs) — $25. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Fernley does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Fernley Building Division (Building & Safety Division) at (775) 784-9900 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Residential Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Fernley may also ask for: Building Permit Application - EZ (Commercial and Residential). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Fernley requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel / repair permit, in order: Foundation/Footing, Rough Frame / Electric / Plumbing / HVAC, Final. Schedule each through City of Fernley Building Division (Building & Safety Division) ((775) 784-9900).

Apply through City of Fernley Building Division (Building & Safety Division) at 595 Silver Lace Blvd, Fernley, NV 89408. Phone: (775) 784-9900, email: building@cityoffernley.org. 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.. Official information: https://www.cityoffernley.org/74/Building-Department.

Fernley, Nevada has adopted: Nevada is a home-rule state for building codes with a mandatory statewide energy floor only: NRS 701.220 requires local governments that adopt or amend a building code to include, at minimum, the energy conservation provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) or an equivalent code adopted by the state Director of Business and Industry. There is no single statewide building-code edition — each Nevada city/county adopts and amends its own codes. Confirm your city's edition before assuming any other Nevada jurisdiction's codes apply. Source: Nevada Revised Statutes 701.220 (Energy conservation standards).; City of Fernley is a self-administering jurisdiction: pursuant to NRS 244.105/268.012, the City of Fernley Building Division (part of Community & Economic Development) independently adopts codes and issues building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits within Fernley city limits. Fernley does NOT route building permitting to Lyon County; the City runs its own Building Division at 595 Silver Lace Blvd. Source: City of Fernley Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Sec. 8.02.01; City of Fernley Building Department page, cityoffernley.org/74/Building-Department; 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by City of Fernley per Fernley Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Sec. 8.02.01, effective per Ordinance adopted June 18, 2025; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by City of Fernley, Fernley Municipal Code Sec. 8.02.01; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by City of Fernley, Fernley Municipal Code Sec. 8.02.01; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by City of Fernley, Fernley Municipal Code Sec. 8.02.01; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — adopted by City of Fernley, Fernley Municipal Code Sec. 8.02.01; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by City of Fernley, Fernley Municipal Code Sec. 8.02.01 (electrical edition is one cycle behind the other 2024 codes); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by City of Fernley, Fernley Municipal Code Sec. 8.02.01; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by City of Fernley, Fernley Municipal Code Sec. 8.02.01; satisfies and exceeds the NRS 701.220 statewide energy floor; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by City of Fernley, Fernley Municipal Code Sec. 8.02.01; 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — adopted by City of Fernley, Fernley Municipal Code Sec. 8.02.01; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — adopted by City of Fernley, Fernley Municipal Code Sec. 8.02.01 (Nevada jurisdictions in this region use the Uniform Plumbing Code, not the International Plumbing Code); 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments by the Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council (NNICC) — regional amendments adopted by City of Fernley alongside the 2024 codes; final document dated 2/20/2025. Source: City of Fernley Building Codes page and 2024 NNICC Code Amendments Final PDF; Transition period: as of the City's Building Codes page (current as of this review), contractors, developers, and owner-builders may submit plans under EITHER the 2018 codes or the newly adopted 2024 codes; as of January 1, 2026, all new plan submissions must comply with the 2024 codes. Source: City of Fernley Building Codes page, cityoffernley.org/76/Building-Codes; Prior codes (superseded, still valid for permits filed before the 2024-code mandatory date): 2018 IBC (with appendices C, E, H, I), 2018 IRC (with appendices A, B, C, G, H, Q), 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IFC (with appendices B, C, D), 2018 IPMC, 2017 NEC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IECC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code, 2018 UPC, 2018 UMC, and 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments — per Fernley Municipal Code Sec. 8.02.01 and the City's 'Design Criteria 2018 Codes' handout. Local amendments apply — see the Fernley overview page for the full list.

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

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