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Adopted Building Codes: What are your currently adopted building codes?- The 2018 editions of the ICC building, residential, mechanical, plumbing, energy, fire and pool codes, as well as the 20... (more)
- The 2018 editions of the ICC building, residential, mechanical, plumbing, energy, fire and pool codes, as well as the 2017 edition of the electrical code were adopted for use on all permits effective February 4, 2019.
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Permit Information: Where do I find information regarding permits? - Permit information can be found at our Building & Fire Safety page on this website - ... (more)
- Permit information can be found at our Building & Fire Safety page on this website - Here.
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Permit Application: As a homeowner, can I apply for my own permits?- If you are the registered owner of the home, and it is your primary residence, you may pull your own building permits. T... (more)
- If you are the registered owner of the home, and it is your primary residence, you may pull your own building permits. There are certain stipulations that you must agree to before the permits will be issued. As a homeowner, if you pull your own permits, you may prepare your own drawings and plans. This may be done without consulting an architect or designer, as long as the plans are legible and are Building and Fire Code compliant.
**Note** These policies do not apply to owners of rental properties, or owners of commercial properties. In those cases, a licensed contractor must be hired to perform all work and must be listed as the contractor of record on the permits.
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Building/ Fire Inspector: How do I get in touch with my Building or Fire inspector?- You may call our Building & Fire Safety Department at 702-267-3900. Please have your permit number ready when you call.... (more)
- You may call our Building & Fire Safety Department at 702-267-3900. Please have your permit number ready when you call.
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Fire Code Violation: How do I report a fire code violation?- You may call our Fire Inspection Division at 702-267-3900 or fill out the request form on this website.... (more)
- You may call our Fire Inspection Division at 702-267-3900 or fill out the request form on this website.
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Private Fire Hydrants: Who do I contact regarding maintenance of a private (red) fire hydrant?- The owner of the property is responsible for the maintenance of the private hydrants (red) - this includes ensuring wate... (more)
- The owner of the property is responsible for the maintenance of the private hydrants (red) - this includes ensuring water is available.
The city is responsible for the maintenance of public hydrants which are yellow. You may contact us at (702) 267-2779 or select the topic Water and Sewer>Hydrant Meter - Annual.
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Private Fire Hydrants: Do I need a permit for a private (red) fire hydrant and who I contact regarding the ...- The owner of the property is primarily responsible for maintenance of private hydrants - this includes ensuring water is... (more)
- The owner of the property is primarily responsible for maintenance of private hydrants - this includes ensuring water is available. The Building & Fire Safety department requires building or property owners have their private fire hydrant systems inspected and tested annually by a Nevada State Fire Marshal certified company licensed to install and test these types of systems. If you have a private fire hydrant system, you will need a Private Hydrant Renewable permit per each fire system under your ownership. For the application and guidelines, please visit the Fire Safety page on the Building and Fire Safety section of the City of Henderson Web site.
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Poor Construction: If I know of or see poor construction techniques being used, what can I do?- You may call our Building Inspection Division at 702-267-3900 and ask for a miscellaneous inspection - info only or fill... (more)
- You may call our Building Inspection Division at 702-267-3900 and ask for a miscellaneous inspection - info only or fill out the request form on this website.
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Contractor Concern or Board of Appeals: How do I register a concern against a contractor or file an appeal ...- To register a concern against a contractor, please go to the web site of the ... (more)
To register a concern against a contractor, please go to the web site of the Nevada State Contractors Board or you may call them at 702-486-1100.
To file an appeal of a decision of a Building & Fire Safety Director or Fire Chief, please visit our Board of Appeals page.
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Pool Safety: Where can I find information on the code and standards for pools?- View our ... (more)
- View our standard designs for pool safety as well as the latest adopted International Pool and Spa Code
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Block Wall: If I have or see a block wall with major cracks or that might fall, what do I do?- You may call our Code Enforcement Division at (702) 267-3950 or fill out the request form on this website.... (more)
- You may call our Code Enforcement Division at (702) 267-3950 or fill out the request form on this website.
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