Standard construction drawings and detail sets for Nevada jurisdictions — organized by category, jurisdiction, and publication year.
49 detail sets found
Clark County Area Uniform Standard Drawings
Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) uniform standard drawings for streets, curb and gutter, sidewalks, ADA ramps, pavement markings, traffic signals, and street lighting across Clark County area jurisdictions.
Published by RTC of Southern Nevada. Adopted by Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, NLV, and most other Southern NV jurisdictions.
RTC Uniform Standard Drawings — Complete Set (PDF)
Complete set of Clark County Area Uniform Standard Drawings published by RTC of Southern Nevada. Covers roadway sections, drainage structures (catch basins, manholes, headwalls, channels), utilities, traffic control, ADA ramps, and pavement details for all Southern Nevada jurisdictions.
Large file — single PDF of full drawing set. Individual drawings also available at rtcws.rtcsnv.com/mpo/streets/streets_drawings.html
Clark County Regional Flood Control District — Hydrology Manual
Design criteria and standard calculation methods for stormwater hydrology in Clark County. Required basis for drainage studies, retention basin sizing, and storm drain system design.
CLV Minimum Drainage Study Criteria
City of Las Vegas minimum requirements and checklist for drainage study submittals, including hydrology methodology, retention basin design, and storm drain sizing.
NLV Flood Control and Drainage Standards
City of North Las Vegas flood control and drainage design requirements, retention criteria, and standard drainage details.
LVVWD Uniform Design and Construction Standards (UDACS 2025)
Las Vegas Valley Water District potable water system design and construction standards. Required for all water main design, fire hydrant placement, service connections, and pressure zone design in the LVVWD service area.
Applies within LVVWD service territory (Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, NLV, and others).
Henderson Utility Services Codes and Standards
City of Henderson water and sewer utility design and construction standards, including water main sizing, pressure requirements, sewer slope tables, manhole spacing, and service connection details.
CLV & CCWRD Sewer Addendum
City of Las Vegas and Clark County Water Reclamation District sewer design and construction standards addendum, covering sewer main design, manholes, laterals, and testing requirements.
NLV Utility Codes and Guidelines
City of North Las Vegas utility design and construction standards for commercial utility services, water, sewer, and dry utilities.
CLV Mass Grading Guidelines
City of Las Vegas requirements and standard practices for mass grading operations, including cut/fill balancing, slope requirements, erosion control, and phasing.
16×16 Masonry Pilaster Detail (BFS-2)
Standard structural detail for 16"×16" CMU pilaster. Smaller pilaster option for lower fence heights.
SNBO Doc BFS-2.
24×24 Masonry Pilaster Detail (BFS-1)
Standard structural detail for 24"×24" CMU pilaster used in masonry fence and wall construction. Covers reinforcing, grout fill, and footing requirements.
SNBO Doc BFS-1.
Masonry Fences (B-100-1)
Standard detail for CMU masonry fence construction in Southern Nevada. Covers wall thickness, footing dimensions, reinforcing steel, mortar, and grout requirements per 2024 IBC/IRC Southern Nevada Amendments.
SNBO Doc B-100-1. Applies across Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas.
Masonry Fences with Wrought Iron (B-101)
Standard detail for combination CMU masonry fence with wrought iron infill panels. Covers pilaster spacing, wrought iron attachment, and structural requirements.
SNBO Doc B-101.
Masonry Retaining Walls (B-100-2)
Standard detail for CMU retaining wall construction. Covers footing design, wall reinforcing, drainage provisions, and height limitations for residential retaining walls in Southern Nevada.
SNBO Doc B-100-2.
SFR Covered Patio — Heavy Roofing (B-103)
Standard structural detail for single-family residential covered patio with heavy roofing (tile, concrete). Covers increased footing and beam requirements relative to light roofing.
SNBO Doc B-103.
SFR Covered Patio — Light Roofing (B-102)
Standard structural detail for single-family residential covered patio with light roofing (lattice, polycarbonate). Covers post footings, beam sizes, and connection details per 2024 IRC.
SNBO Doc B-102.
Wrought Iron Fence (B-114)
Standard detail for freestanding wrought iron fence construction, including post footings, panel attachment, and height requirements.
SNBO Doc B-114.
Chain Link Fence (B-115)
Standard detail for chain link fence construction, including post sizes, footing dimensions, and terminal/line post requirements.
SNBO Doc B-115.
Rockery / Natural Stone Retaining Walls — Structural Analysis and Construction
SNBO standard procedure and construction details for rockery (natural stone) retaining walls. Covers structural analysis requirements, minimum base embedment, maximum slope above/below, setback requirements, and drainage. Includes attached standard construction detail sheets.
Also mirrored on Clark County website. Rockery walls are commonly used on perimeter slopes in Southern Nevada subdivisions.
Henderson Standard Designs — Retaining Walls and Fences
City of Henderson standard design drawings for residential retaining walls and fences, based on 2024 IBC/IRC Southern Nevada amendments. Effective for permit submittals on or after January 2, 2026.
Individual PDF sheets available on page. Henderson-specific supplements to SNBO regional details.
Henderson Standard Designs — Wall Construction Details
City of Henderson standard construction details for masonry wall construction including CMU block walls, reinforcing patterns, mortar specifications, and connection details.
Individual PDF sheets available on page.
Reno Construction Standard Details — Masonry Retaining Walls (R604A–D)
City of Reno standard construction details for masonry retaining walls (4 sheets: R604A, R604B, R604C, R604D). Available as PDF and DWG from Reno's engineering standards portal.
Navigate to Section 600 — Miscellaneous on the linked page. Updated February 2026.
CMU Fence and Retaining Walls (BD-CI-220)
Clark County code interpretation for CMU masonry fence and retaining wall design and construction. Covers allowable wall heights without engineering, footing requirements, reinforcing schedules, and when a licensed engineer is required.
BD-CI-220. Key reference for masonry fence and retaining wall permitting in Clark County.
Decay Resistant Wood (BD-CI-207)
Clark County code interpretation for decay-resistant wood species and treatment requirements for wood in contact with concrete, masonry, or soil — including sill plates, posts, and ledgers.
BD-CI-207.
Engineered Wood Trusses and Steel Joints (BD-PP-217)
Clark County policy and procedure for submittal, review, and inspection of manufactured engineered wood roof trusses and metal plate connected truss systems.
BD-PP-217 / TG-12.
Proprietary Modular Concrete Block Retaining Wall (BD-CI-211)
Clark County code interpretation for segmental retaining wall systems (e.g., Allan Block, Redi-Rock, Versa-Lok). Covers when manufacturer's standard details apply vs. when site-specific engineering is required.
BD-CI-211.
SFR Occupied Roof Design Live Load (BD-CI-230)
Clark County code interpretation for design live load requirements on single-family residential occupied roof decks and rooftop terraces.
BD-CI-230.
Soil Lateral Loads (BD-CI-212)
Clark County code interpretation establishing standard soil lateral load values for use in retaining wall design. Covers equivalent fluid pressure assumptions for Clark County soils.
BD-CI-212. Used as design basis for retaining wall calculations.
Special Inspection of Masonry Construction (BD-CI-260)
Clark County code interpretation for special inspection requirements on masonry construction, including when a special inspector is required, inspector qualifications, and reporting.
BD-CI-260.
Anchor Bolts in Light-Frame Construction (BD-CI-038)
Clark County code interpretation for anchor bolt sizing, spacing, and installation requirements in light wood-frame residential construction.
BD-CI-038.
Concrete Exposed to Sulfate-Containing Soils (BD-CI-002)
Clark County code interpretation for concrete mix design requirements when exposed to sulfate-bearing soils, which are common in the Las Vegas Valley. Covers Type V cement, water-cement ratios, and minimum compressive strength.
BD-CI-002. Highly relevant for foundations in Clark County due to prevalent sulfate soils.
Special Inspection Reporting Requirements (TG-50)
Clark County technical guideline for special inspection report format, submittal timing, and documentation requirements for concrete, masonry, steel, and soil special inspections.
TG-50. Effective April 1, 2024.
Structural Observation Requirements (TG-10)
Clark County technical guideline for structural observation by a licensed engineer during construction. Covers when structural observation is required, observation stages, and reporting requirements.
TG-10.
Washoe County — Structural Plan Review Checklist
Washoe County Building Division structural plan review checklist covering foundation design, lateral systems, gravity loads, special inspections, and deferred submittals.
Washoe County — Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Handout
Washoe County Building Division handout for fence and retaining wall permit requirements, including height thresholds requiring a permit, engineered design requirements, and inspection requirements.
NV Energy Electric Service Requirements (Southern Nevada)
NV Energy electrical service installation standards for Southern Nevada, including service entrance, metering, transformer placement, underground conduit sizing, and street light service requirements.
Glazing at Pool Decks (B-109)
Standard detail for glass/glazing panel installation at pool deck barrier fencing, including tempered glass requirements, framing, and height compliance with ISPSC pool barrier rules.
SNBO Doc B-109.
Swimming Pool Site Details (B-110)
Standard site layout details for residential swimming pool construction including setbacks, barrier fence requirements, equipment pad location, and bonding/grounding notes.
SNBO Doc B-110.
Henderson Standard Designs — Swimming Pools and Spas
City of Henderson standard design drawings for residential swimming pool and spa construction, including structural, barrier, electrical, and plumbing standard details.
Individual PDF sheets available on page.
CLV Pool/Spa Application & Guideline
City of Las Vegas residential pool and spa permit application requirements, barrier fence standards, equipment setbacks, and submittal checklist.
Swimming Pool, Spa and Water Feature — Plan Review Guideline (BPG-185)
Clark County plan review guideline for swimming pool, spa, and water feature permit submittals. Covers structural, electrical, plumbing, and barrier requirements for plan check.
BPG-185.
SNBO Regional Standard Details (All Categories)
Southern Nevada Building Officials regional standard construction details covering streets, drainage, utilities, and site work. Applies across Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and surrounding jurisdictions.
Organized by CSI division. Supersedes earlier SNBO detail sets.
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction — Orange Book
Joint standard specifications for public works construction adopted by the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, and RTC Washoe. Covers earthwork, concrete, masonry, utilities, and roadway construction standards.
2012 with revisions through Rev. 8. Used by all four Northern Nevada jurisdictions.
Henderson Standard Designs (All Categories)
City of Henderson standard construction details for streets, drainage, utilities, masonry, and site improvements. Organized by category on the Henderson DSC website.
Separate detail sheets available by category. Link goes to the index page.
Henderson Civil Improvements Submittal Checklist
City of Henderson civil improvement plan review submittal checklist covering grading, drainage, paving, and utility plan requirements.
CLV General Notes — Land Development (Jan 2026)
City of Las Vegas standard general notes for land development civil improvement plan sheets, including grading, drainage, paving, utility, and site work plan requirements.
CLV Residential Submittal Requirements
City of Las Vegas residential building plan submittal requirements and checklist covering all building systems.
Clark County Code Amendments Archive
Complete archive of Clark County building code amendments going back to 2000, including IBC, IRC, IECC, UMC, UPC, NEC, ISPSC, and Fire Code amendments for each adopted code cycle.
Single page hosts all archived amendment PDFs by cycle year.