Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, IBC 2018) in Yerington, Nevada

Yerington requires a commercial building permit (new construction, ibc 2018) for: All commercial work must be completed by a licensed contractor holding a valid Nevada State Contractors Board license AND a current City of Yerington business license — the owner-builder exemption (NRS 624.031(4)) applies only to residential structures and is not available for commercial work (Commercial Step 1, PW106); Tax Verification form must be signed by the Lyon County Clerk's Office (27 South Main Street) before any permit can be issued; permits cannot be issued if Lyon County property taxes on the parcel are delinquent (Commercial Step 2, PW106); Contact the Building Department to determine required fees before submitting — fees are calculated on the valuation of the entire project (all material, labor, engineering, and other services) or the contractor's bid amount, and a permit cannot be issued until all fees are paid (Commercial Step 3, PW106); Contact the Mason Valley Fire District at (775) 463-2261 to determine whether the project requires fire review — the District requires a separate application, plan submittal, and fee, and the fire review must be completed and signed off BEFORE a city building permit can be issued (Commercial Step 4, PW106); the application's cover sheet states all commercial work is subject to Fire District review; Two sets of identical plans on 11x17-inch (tabloid) paper are required; one approved set is stamped by the City and returned with the permit to be kept on site for the duration of the project; Plans for many project types must be stamped by a Nevada-licensed engineer or architect — the City cannot accept plans stamped only by an out-of-state professional; a plot plan showing lot lines, existing structures, and project features is required for zoning and setback review; Applicant must acknowledge compliance with Yerington City Code Title 12 (flood zones) and certify a current contractors license and City business license on the application; A 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule all inspections; a project is not complete until the Permit Final is signed by a City Building Official, after which a Certificate of Occupancy is issued as required. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Yerington Building and Planning Department at (775) 463-3511 before starting work.

No dollar table is published. The Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026) calculates the Building Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee from project valuation (Section 223, 1997 Uniform Building Code definition) using the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets, which are kept at the Building and Planning Department and not posted online. The application's own Commercial Step 3 directs applicants to contact the Building Department for the required fees. Utility connections add published flat fees (e.g., commercial sewer connection $3,800 for the first 25 SFU plus $195 per additional SFU).

The City's Building Permit Application (PW106), Commercial Step 5, states the plan review process 'can take up to ninty [sic] days in some cases for commercial projects,' versus up to ten days for residential projects. The mandatory Mason Valley Fire District review runs separately and has no published timeline. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).

You'll need: Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025); Tax Verification Form; Construction Plans (2 identical sets, 11x17 tabloid); Mason Valley Fire District approved plans / fire review sign-off. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Yerington requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit (new construction, ibc 2018), in order: Construction inspections (structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical), Permit Final, Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through City of Yerington Building and Planning Department ((775) 463-3511).

Apply through City of Yerington Building and Planning Department at 14 E. Goldfield Avenue, Yerington, NV 89447. Phone: (775) 463-3511, email: pauls@yerington.net. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Primary contact: Paul Shapiro, (775) 364-8895 or (775) 463-3511, pauls@yerington.net. Secondary contact: Steve Douglas, Building Inspector, (775) 634-7422, steved@yerington.net. Building Department fax: (775) 463-2284. A 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule inspections. Projects outside city limits fall under Lyon County Building Department, (775) 463-6591.. Official information: https://www.yerington.net/296/2343/Building-Department.

Yerington, 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, referenced through NRS 701.220, which directs the State Office of Energy to adopt and update energy-efficiency standards for new construction. Always confirm the specific adopted edition for the jurisdiction in question rather than assuming a uniform statewide code. Source: Nevada Legislature NRS Chapter 701 (State Office of Energy).; International Building Code (IBC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington per Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025), cover sheet 'Building Codes Adopted by the City of Yerington.'; International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington per Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington (also satisfies the NRS 701.220 statewide energy floor). Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington; Nevada jurisdictions commonly use the Uniform Plumbing Code rather than the International Plumbing Code. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), 2018 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; International Fire Code (IFC), 2012 Edition — adopted by the City of Yerington; commercial projects are additionally subject to review by the Mason Valley Fire District (775-463-2261), which requires its own separate application, plan submittal, and fee. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments (Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council / NNICC) — incorporated by reference into the codes adopted by the City of Yerington. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).; The City of Yerington is a member of the International Code Council. Code adoption is referenced to Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9. Source: City of Yerington Building Permit Application (PW106, Rev. 7, 06/2025).. Local amendments apply — see the Yerington overview page for the full list.

The City issues its own permits for projects within Yerington city limits through its Building and Planning Department (14 E. Goldfield Avenue, 775-463-3511), using its own adopted codes (2018 IBC suite) and its own fee schedule. Lyon County's Building Department (775-463-6591) has jurisdiction only outside city limits. Source: City of Yerington Building Department page and Building Permit Application (PW106), both re-verified 2026-08-01.