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Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit (Mason Valley Fire District Review) in Yerington, Nevada

Yerington has no City-issued fire sprinkler or fire alarm permit, checkbox category, or fee line item of its own. Per the City's own universal Building Permit Application (PW106), Commercial Step 4 instructs applicants: 'Contact the Mason Valley Fire District at 775-463-2261 to find out if your project will be required to complete a fire review. The fire district will require a separate application and plan submittal in addition to a fee. The fire review must be completed and signed off before a city building permit can be issued.' Fire sprinkler/alarm plan review for property within Yerington city limits — not just unincorporated Lyon County — is therefore handled entirely outside the City's building-permit fee structure, by the Mason Valley Fire Protection District (also styled Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Protection District), an independent special district; this is the same arrangement documented for unincorporated Lyon County in lyon-county.json, confirming the City itself does not have a different arrangement. A live re-check of the District's own website (masonvalleyfire.org, checked 2026-07-22) shows only a single landing page with a tagline ('Protecting Lives and Property') and a generic name/email contact form — no fee schedule, plan-review application, or published timeline exists anywhere online for the District. Note: the City's own Fee Schedule (Revision #33) separately lists a '4" Fire Sprinkler Service — $5,000.00' and '5" and larger Fire Sprinkler Service — $7,500.00' line item under its Water utility section; this is a water-tap CONNECTION fee for the physical size of the water service line feeding a fire sprinkler system, billed by the City's Water Department — it is NOT a fire-sprinkler/alarm plan-review or permit fee, and must not be conflated with one.

Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Contact the Mason Valley Fire District directly at (775) 463-2261 to determine whether a proposed project requires fire plan review (per the City's own Building Permit Application, Commercial Step 4)
  • The Fire District requires its own separate application and plan submittal, in addition to its own fee, entirely independent of the City's Building Permit Application (PW106)
  • Fire District sign-off must be completed before the City will issue the underlying building permit
  • If the project also requires a new or upsized water service to feed a fire sprinkler system, a separate City of Yerington Fire Sprinkler Service connection fee applies ($5,000.00 for a 4-inch service, $7,500.00 for 5-inch or larger), per the City's Fee Schedule Water section — this is unrelated to the Fire District's own plan-review fee
  • Governed by the 2012 International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Yerington (Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9), with plan review and enforcement delegated to the Mason Valley Fire District

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Fee schedule

Mason Valley Fire District Plan Review/Permit FeeGenuinely unpublished. Contact the Mason Valley Fire District directly at (775) 463-2261 for current cost — do not assume a figure
Unpublished — the City's own PW106 application confirms the Fire District requires 'a separate application and plan submittal in addition to a fee,' but no fee schedule is published on the District's website (masonvalleyfire.org, checked live 2026-07-22) or found anywhere else online
City of Yerington Fire Sprinkler Service Connection Fee (4-inch, water utility)City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Water section — a water-tap connection fee for the physical service line size, NOT a fire plan-review/permit fee
$5,000.00
City of Yerington Fire Sprinkler Service Connection Fee (5-inch and larger, water utility)City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Water section — a water-tap connection fee for the physical service line size, NOT a fire plan-review/permit fee
$7,500.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Fire District Plan Review

    Plan review and sign-off by the Mason Valley Fire District, required before the City will issue the underlying building permit for commercial work

  2. 2

    Fire Final / Sprinkler-Alarm Acceptance Test

    Final acceptance inspection of the installed fire sprinkler or alarm system, conducted by or on behalf of the Mason Valley Fire District per the adopted 2012 International Fire Code

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

Tips

  • Yerington's own Building Permit Application (PW106) explicitly tells commercial applicants to contact the Mason Valley Fire District BEFORE submitting to the City — fire review must be signed off before a City building permit can be issued, so budget lead time for this separate, independent process.
  • Don't confuse the City's '4" Fire Sprinkler Service' ($5,000.00) and '5" and larger Fire Sprinkler Service' ($7,500.00) fees in the Fee Schedule's Water section with a fire plan-review fee — those are strictly water-tap connection charges for the physical service line, billed by the City, not the Fire District.
  • The Mason Valley Fire District's website (masonvalleyfire.org) publishes no fee schedule or plan-review application as of this review (2026-07-22) — call (775) 463-2261 directly for current requirements and cost.

Frequently asked questions

Yerington requires a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit (mason valley fire district review) for: Contact the Mason Valley Fire District directly at (775) 463-2261 to determine whether a proposed project requires fire plan review (per the City's own Building Permit Application, Commercial Step 4); The Fire District requires its own separate application and plan submittal, in addition to its own fee, entirely independent of the City's Building Permit Application (PW106); Fire District sign-off must be completed before the City will issue the underlying building permit; If the project also requires a new or upsized water service to feed a fire sprinkler system, a separate City of Yerington Fire Sprinkler Service connection fee applies ($5,000.00 for a 4-inch service, $7,500.00 for 5-inch or larger), per the City's Fee Schedule Water section — this is unrelated to the Fire District's own plan-review fee; Governed by the 2012 International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Yerington (Yerington City Code Title 1, Chapter 9), with plan review and enforcement delegated to the Mason Valley Fire District. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Yerington Building and Planning Department at (775) 463-3511 before starting work.

In Yerington, the published Mason Valley Fire District Plan Review/Permit Fee is: Unpublished — the City's own PW106 application confirms the Fire District requires 'a separate application and plan submittal in addition to a fee,' but no fee schedule is published on the District's website (masonvalleyfire.org, checked live 2026-07-22) or found anywhere else online. Additional published fees: City of Yerington Fire Sprinkler Service Connection Fee (4-inch, water utility) — $5,000.00; City of Yerington Fire Sprinkler Service Connection Fee (5-inch and larger, water utility) — $7,500.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Yerington does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Yerington Building and Planning Department at (775) 463-3511 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Mason Valley Fire District Plan Review Application; Building Permit Application (PW106). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Yerington requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit (mason valley fire district review), in order: Fire District Plan Review, Fire Final / Sprinkler-Alarm Acceptance Test. 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.

No. Fire sprinkler and fire alarm plan review for property within Yerington city limits is handled entirely by the Mason Valley Fire District (775-463-2261), an independent special district, not the City's Building Department. The City's own Building Permit Application (PW106) instructs commercial applicants to contact the Fire District directly; the Fire District requires its own separate application, plan submittal, and fee, and must sign off before the City will issue a building permit. The Fire District publishes no fee schedule or timeline on its own website (masonvalleyfire.org).

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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

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