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Swimming Pool and Spa Permit in Reno, Nevada

Required for construction of residential and commercial swimming pools, in-ground spas, and above-ground spas in Reno. Pools are valuation-based permits requiring full plan submittal including structural, electrical, gas, and barrier/fencing details. Prefabricated hot tubs/spas are flat-rate permits.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • In-ground pool / spa: valuation-based permit with plans required (10-day review)
  • Prefabricated hot tub / spa (above-ground, pre-manufactured): flat-rate permit ($177.00)
  • Pool heater: flat rate permit ($280.00) — may be a separate permit from the pool itself
  • Barriers/fencing around pools: required per 2024 IRC Section R326 — must show height, openings, latch details on plans
  • Equipotential bonding detail required
  • Gas piping for pool heater may require separate gas permit
  • Electrical GFCI protection, circuits, and panel load calculations required
  • Northern Nevada Public Health review may apply (per NNPH fees)
  • Apply via onenv.us

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Fee schedule

Swimming Pool / Spa — in-ground (valuation-based)City of Reno FY27 Valuation Based Permits: 'Swimming Pools & Spas' is a valuation-based residential permit type
Varies — valuation-based (construction cost); application $45.00 + valuation-based permit fee + plan review (65% of permit fee) + permit issuance $45.00
Spa / Hot Tub — prefabricated (flat rate)City of Reno FY27 Flat Rate Permit Types: 'Spa/Hot Tub (Prefabricated)' = $177.00
$177.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Pool Heater (flat rate)City of Reno FY27 Flat Rate Permit Types
$280.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Reno building department
~10–20 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Gunite / Shell

    Steel/rebar placement and plumbing rough-in before shell is poured or set

  2. 2

    Electrical Rough-In

    Bonding, GFCI circuits, conduit runs before equipment set

  3. 3

    Barrier / Fencing

    Pool barrier and fence verification — height, self-closing/latching gates, compliant openings per 2024 IRC R326

  4. 4

    Final

    Pool filled, all equipment operational, barriers complete, electrical verified

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

Tips

  • Reno requires pool barriers (fences and gates) meeting 2024 IRC Section R326 — details must be shown on the permit plans.
  • Gas piping for pool heaters requires a separate Gas Line EZ permit ($90.00) or is included in the pool permit if gas is part of the original design.
  • Pool structural calculations must incorporate seismic (SDC D2), wind (120 mph Vult), and soil conditions for Reno.
  • Northern Nevada Public Health may have additional review requirements for pools — check nnph.org.

Frequently asked questions

Reno requires a swimming pool and spa permit for: In-ground pool / spa: valuation-based permit with plans required (10-day review); Prefabricated hot tub / spa (above-ground, pre-manufactured): flat-rate permit ($177.00); Pool heater: flat rate permit ($280.00) — may be a separate permit from the pool itself; Barriers/fencing around pools: required per 2024 IRC Section R326 — must show height, openings, latch details on plans; Equipotential bonding detail required; Gas piping for pool heater may require separate gas permit; Electrical GFCI protection, circuits, and panel load calculations required; Northern Nevada Public Health review may apply (per NNPH fees); Apply via onenv.us. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at (775) 334-2063 before starting work.

In-ground pools are valuation-based permits — fees depend on the construction cost. Expect $45.00 application + permit fee (per Permit Fee Table) + 65% plan review + $45.00 issuance. A prefabricated hot tub/spa is a flat-rate permit at $177.00.

Plan review for a swimming pool and spa permit in Reno typically runs 10–20 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: Pool Permit Application (via onenv.us); Residential Pool Submittal Guidelines (Jul 1, 2025); Site Plan; Pool Structural Plans; Electrical Plan; Equipment Specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Reno requires 4 inspection(s) for a swimming pool and spa permit, in order: Pre-Gunite / Shell, Electrical Rough-In, Barrier / Fencing, 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.

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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