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Building Exterior Finishes

Stucco, siding, paint, gutters and downspouts

City of Henderson Southern Nevada
IRC R703.6 / IBC Section 2512

Exterior Stucco (Three-Coat System)

Three-coat stucco over metal lath or paper-backed lath: scratch coat ≥ 3/8 in, brown coat ≥ 3/8 in, finish coat ≥ 1/8 in. Total minimum thickness 7/8 in (or 3/4 in with self-furring lath). Lath per ASTM C1063. Grade D paper (60-minute) or ASTM E2556 Type II water-resistant barrier required behind stucco.

City of Henderson Southern Nevada
IRC R703.7.2.1 / IBC Section 2512.1.2

Weep Screed — Stucco Base

Minimum 26-gauge galvanized corrosion-resistant weep screed with 3.5 in vertical attachment flange. Placed at or below foundation plate line; minimum 4 in above grade and 2 in above paved areas. Pool note: maintain minimum 2 in clearance between cool deck/patio and stucco weep screed.

City of Las Vegas Southern Nevada
CLV Residential Submittal Requirements §1.5

Wall Coverings & Stucco

Exterior wall coverings must specify components, thickness, and material on elevation drawings. One-coat stucco systems require an approved applicator — owner/builders cannot apply one-coat stucco systems. Roofing must be specified by type, manufacturer name, and product name.

City of Las Vegas Southern Nevada
SNBO Standard Detail G-100

AC Drainage Swale at Stucco Weep Screed

A 2-inch clearance must be maintained between the cool deck and stucco weep screed. Standard Detail G-100 governs AC drainage swale bypass details at buildings.

City of Las Vegas Southern Nevada
CLV General Notes §16; SNBO B-100-1

Masonry Fence Standard Detail

Masonry fences must be constructed per SNBO Regional Standard Detail B-100-1. Fences with wrought iron must follow B-101. Wrought iron fences follow B-114. Chain link fences follow B-115. Walls shown on civil plans are for grading review only — a separate building permit is required.