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Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Including Wood Stoves) in Yerington, Nevada

Required for furnace, HVAC, wood-stove, and pellet-stove installations in Yerington, governed by the 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) as adopted by the City. Residential HVAC and wood-stove installations carry a dedicated flat inspection fee.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Mechanical/HVAC permit required for installation or relocation of furnaces, boilers, air handlers, ventilation systems, and wood/pellet stoves, governed by the 2018 UMC as adopted by the City of Yerington
  • Apply via the universal Building Permit Application (PW106), checking 'Gas' or 'Propane' under the For Office Use category block as applicable for fuel-fired equipment
  • HVAC Contractor section of the application (name, address, phone, NV Contractors License Number, Yerington Business License Number) must be completed Contractor
  • Residential HVAC Permit (including wood stoves) carries a dedicated flat $80.00 inspection fee
  • Changing from one fuel source to another requires a dedicated $85.00 inspection fee (City Code 9-1-1-C2)

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Residential HVAC Permit (Inc. Wood Stoves)City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section
$80.00 per inspection
Inspection Fee: Changing from One Fuel Source to Another (City Code 9-1-1-C2)City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section
$85.00
Inspection Fee: Gas Pressure (City Code 9-1-2-C2)City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section
$85.00
Re-inspection Fee (City Code 9-1-2-C2)City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026), Building Department section
$85.00

Review timeline

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Ductwork and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls are closed; gas piping pressure test before concealment

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational and verified per the adopted 2018 UMC

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

Tips

  • No mechanical/HVAC-permit-specific review timeline is published by the City of Yerington beyond the general application-level language ('up to ten days' residential / 'up to ninety days' commercial). Confirm current turnaround directly with the Building Department at (775) 463-3511.
  • A Residential HVAC Permit, which explicitly includes wood stove installations, is a flat $80.00 inspection fee — one of the simplest standalone mechanical permits in the City's fee table.
  • Switching an appliance from one fuel source to another (e.g., propane to natural gas) triggers its own dedicated $85.00 inspection under City Code 9-1-1-C2, separate from the standard HVAC permit fee.

Frequently asked questions

Yerington requires a mechanical / hvac permit (including wood stoves) for: Mechanical/HVAC permit required for installation or relocation of furnaces, boilers, air handlers, ventilation systems, and wood/pellet stoves, governed by the 2018 UMC as adopted by the City of Yerington; Apply via the universal Building Permit Application (PW106), checking 'Gas' or 'Propane' under the For Office Use category block as applicable for fuel-fired equipment; HVAC Contractor section of the application (name, address, phone, NV Contractors License Number, Yerington Business License Number) must be completed; Residential HVAC Permit (including wood stoves) carries a dedicated flat $80.00 inspection fee; Changing from one fuel source to another requires a dedicated $85.00 inspection fee (City Code 9-1-1-C2). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Yerington Building and Planning Department at (775) 463-3511 before starting work.

A wood stove installation is covered under the Residential HVAC Permit, a flat $80.00 inspection fee. Source: City of Yerington Fee Schedule (Revision #33, revised 05/26/2026).

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: Building Permit Application (Gas/Propane/HVAC). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Yerington requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit (including wood stoves), in order: Rough-In, Final. 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.

Sources & verification

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