Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Yerington, Nevada

Yerington requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: Building permit required for the structural/racking portion, applied for via the universal Building Permit Application (PW106) by checking the 'SOLAR' box under the For Office Use category block; Governed by the 2018 IBC (commercial) / 2018 IRC (residential) as adopted by the City, per the application's own code-edition header; Electrical work (wiring/interconnection) governed by the 2017 NEC as adopted by the City — apply via the same universal application, additionally checking 'ELECTRIC' if not already covered by the SOLAR category, and completing the Electrical Contractor section (NV Contractors License Number, Yerington Business License Number); A 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule inspections, per the Building Department's general inspection policy. 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 Building Permit Fee (SOLAR category, GL 01-13-00-3117) is: Valuation-based; determined from the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets (not published online — located at the Building and Planning Department). Additional published fees: Plan Check Fee (GL 01-13-00-3117) — Valuation-based, same account code as the Building Permit Fee; Inspection Fee: Electrical Upgrade (if applicable) — $85.00. 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: Building Permit Application (PW106) — SOLAR category; Construction/Electrical Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Yerington requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, 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.

Yes and no. The City's Building Permit Application (PW106) has its own 'SOLAR' checkbox category, distinct from 'ELECTRIC' and other project types, so the City does formally recognize and track solar installations as their own category. However, there is no separate dollar-figure fee specific to solar — it is billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee and Plan Check Fee (GL code 01-13-00-3117) used for any other construction, calculated from the City's Building Valuation Data Sheets (not published online).