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Clark County

Southern Nevada πŸ“ž 702-455-3000 Building Dept β†— Public Works β†—

Currently Adopted Codes

CodeEditionEffective DateAmendments
IBC – International Building Code 2024 Jan. 11, 2026 Clark County Local Amendments
IFC – International Fire Code 2024 β€” 2024 IFC adopted with 2024 IBC
IRC – International Residential Code 2024 Jan. 11, 2026 Clark County Local Amendments
UPC – Uniform Plumbing Code 2024 β€” 2024 UMC/UPC adopted

Permit Final Requirements

RequirementDescriptionNotes
Final Inspection Required before certificate of occupancy is issued. All trades must have final approval. Building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing all required.
Drainage Certification Engineer-stamped letter certifying that site drainage is complete per approved grading plan. Must be submitted to building dept prior to final.
Finish Floor Certification Survey confirming finished floor elevation matches approved plans. Required in flood zone areas.
Landscaping Inspection Verification that landscaping meets Clark County water-efficient landscaping ordinance. Required for residential permits over certain square footage.

Code History

CodeEditionAdoptedNotes
NEC 2023 Oct. 16, 2023 Ord. 5034 β€” adopted standalone Oct 2023
IECC 2021 Oct. 16, 2023 Ord. 5034 β€” adopted standalone Oct 2023
IBC 2018 Feb. 4, 2019 Ord. 4605
IRC 2018 Feb. 4, 2019 Ord. 4611
UPC 2018 Feb. 4, 2019 Ord. 4610
UMC 2018 Feb. 4, 2019 Ord. 4609
IECC 2018 Feb. 4, 2019 Ord. 4607
IFC 2018 Feb. 6, 2019 Ord. 4664
NEC 2017 Feb. 4, 2019 Ord. 4612
IBC 2012 July 7, 2014 Ord. 4118
IRC 2012 July 7, 2014 Ord. 4117
NEC 2012 July 7, 2014 Ord. 4121
UPC 2012 July 7, 2014 Ord. 4119
UMC 2012 July 7, 2014 Ord. 4120
IECC 2012 July 7, 2014 Ord. 4116
IFC 2012 July 7, 2014 Ord. 4129
IBC 2009 July 5, 2011 Ord. 3893
IRC 2009 Nov. 16, 2010 Ord. 3917
UPC 2009 July 5, 2011 Ord. 3894
UMC 2009 July 5, 2011 Ord. 3895
IECC 2009 July 5, 2011 Ord. 3897
IFC 2009 July 5, 2011 Ord. per fire dept PDF
NEC 2008 July 5, 2011 Ord. 3896
IBC 2006 May 1, 2007 Ord. 3488
IRC 2006 May 1, 2007 Ord. 3489
UPC 2006 May 1, 2007 Ord. 3490
UMC 2006 May 1, 2007 Ord. 3492
IECC 2006 May 1, 2007 Ord. 3493
NEC 2005 May 1, 2007 Ord. 3491