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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Reno, Nevada

Required for heating, cooling, ventilation, and fuel gas installations in Reno. Residential single-family uses the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC); commercial/multi-family uses the 2024 IMC. Covers furnaces, A/C, heat pumps, ductwork, gas fireplaces, and related equipment.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Furnace, air conditioner, heat pump replacement or new installation
  • Ductwork installation or significant modification
  • Gas fireplace insert installation (EZ permit)
  • Boiler change-out (EZ permit, size-based)
  • Pool heater (flat rate permit)
  • A/C change-out (EZ permit: $45.00)
  • Rooftop HVAC replacement (EZ permit per commercial, or valuation-based for major commercial)
  • Gas piping systems (EZ permit $90.00 or IFGC permit)

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Fee schedule

A/C Change-Out (EZ permit)City of Reno FY27 EZ Permits — Residential EZ Permits
$45.00
Furnace (replacement — EZ permit)
$89.00
Furnace (oil to gas — EZ permit)
$133.00
Gas Fireplace Insert (EZ permit)
$89.00
Boiler Change-Out — up to 100K BTU (EZ permit)
$90.00
Boiler Change-Out — 100K to 500K BTU (EZ permit)
$110.00
Gas Line / Gas Piping (EZ permit)
$90.00
Gas Piping / System — residential (flat rate)City of Reno FY27 Flat Rate — Gas Permit Types (for larger/new gas systems requiring plans)
$200.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Pool Heater (flat rate — commercial or residential)City of Reno FY27 Flat Rate Permit Types
$280.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Furnace — commercial, up to 1,000K BTU (flat rate)
$246.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Furnace — commercial, over 1,000K BTU (flat rate)
$269.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Reno building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Gas Piping Pressure Test

    Required before concealing gas piping — 11–15 inches water column held for 15 minutes minimum (NNICC manometer test requirement for Reno)

  2. 2

    Rough-In / Equipment

    Equipment installation and ductwork before walls closed — verify clearances and venting

  3. 3

    Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air verified, venting correct

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

Tips

  • Residential single-family HVAC in Reno uses the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), not the IMC; commercial uses the 2024 IMC. Both are adopted with NNICC amendments.
  • NNICC requires duct sizing per ACCA Manual D for dwelling unit ducts, based on Manual J loads.
  • Gas piping in Reno requires a manometer test (11–15 inches WC for 15 minutes). The manometer test must be performed by a person holding a valid Washoe County manometer tester card (NNICC Section G2417.6.2.3).
  • A/C replacement is a $45.00 EZ permit — applied for and processed quickly via onenv.us.
  • Evaporative coolers are commonly used in Reno's dry climate — NNICC amendments address makeup air for commercial kitchen hoods when evaporative cooling is involved.

Frequently asked questions

Reno requires a mechanical / hvac permit for: Furnace, air conditioner, heat pump replacement or new installation; Ductwork installation or significant modification; Gas fireplace insert installation (EZ permit); Boiler change-out (EZ permit, size-based); Pool heater (flat rate permit); A/C change-out (EZ permit: $45.00); Rooftop HVAC replacement (EZ permit per commercial, or valuation-based for major commercial); Gas piping systems (EZ permit $90.00 or IFGC permit). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at (775) 334-2063 before starting work.

A standard residential furnace replacement is an EZ permit at $89.00. Larger commercial furnaces (flat rate permits) run $246.00 (up to 1,000K BTU) or $269.00 (over 1,000K BTU) per the FY26/27 fee schedule.

Plan review for a mechanical / hvac permit in Reno typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at (775) 334-2063.

You'll need: Mechanical Permit Application (via onenv.us). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Reno requires 3 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Gas Piping Pressure Test, Rough-In / Equipment, Final. Schedule each through City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division ((775) 334-2063).

Apply through City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at 1 E. 1st Street, Reno, NV 89505. Phone: (775) 334-2063, email: permits@reno.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours). Official information: https://www.reno.gov/business-development/development-services/building-permits.php.

Reno, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (NNICC); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (commercial/multi-family); 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (residential single-family); 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (NOTE: Reno uses UPC, not IPC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; effective July 1, 2025; Nevada Blue Book (2020) — statewide construction industry reference, incorporates NRS/NAC provisions. Local amendments apply — see the Reno overview page for the full list.

Yes. Per the 2024 Northern Nevada Code Amendments, Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County require a manometer test for all new gas piping or gas system restorations. The test must hold 11–15 inches water column for at least 15 minutes, and must be performed by a holder of a valid Washoe County manometer tester card.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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

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