Applications & Handouts

The information provided below is to assist applicants by making them aware of general requirements and regulations and is by no means inclusive of all regulations that may affect their project.

• A Customer Guide to the Building Permit Process
• Applying for a Permit
• As-Built Program (Work Done Without Permits or Inspections)
• Change of Use
• Conversion from Personal Property to Real Property
• Design Criteria
• Drainage Certification Example
• Home Owner Considering a Building Project
• Memorandum Regarding Permit Expiration
• New Connection Form
• Request for Will Serve(s)
• Seven Tips for Cold Weather
• Site Plan Example
• Setback Example
• Soil Letter Example
• Water and Sewer Connection Calculations 
• Who can Submit and Sign for a Building Permit

Revision to Plans on Approved Permits

Any revisions or additions to the plans, once the Building permit has been issued, need to be made on the original drawing and new blueprints or photocopies submitted along with a $98 revision plan check fee. An hourly rate will be used for the total fee of all revisions.

• Revision to an Issued Permit Application

Over the Counter No Plan Review Small Commercial or Residential Permits

The Building Department offers over-the-counter permits, which can be issued same day during regular business hours. Over-the-counter permits include permit types: water heater, solar water heaters, minor electrical and plumbing, furnace change-out, AC additions, gas, pellet and wood burning stoves, re-roofs and tear offs, electrical service upgrades/reconnects, agricultural or temporary electrical service, mobile home conversion inspection and business license inspection.

• Business License Inspection Request
• Conversion to Real Property Inspection Request
• Gas or Electric Tag Application
• Over-the-Counter No Plan Review Application (HVAC, Water Heater, Replacement Plumbing, Re-roof, Siding or Stove, Minor Electrical)
• Small (Minor) Commercial or Residential Demolition Permits
• Special Inspection (Trip Charge) Permit

Other Informational Sites and Information:  

• Public Records Request
• International Code Council (ICC)
• ICC Value Chart
• ICC Free Codes
• Northern Nevada Chapter ICC
• Fernley Builders Association
• The Builders’ Alliance  
• Northern Nevada Builders Association
• North Lyon County Fire
• Nevada State Contractor Board
• Contractor License Search
• NVSB of Architecture
• Nevada Department of Manufacture Homes
• Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
• Nevada Regional Common Ground Alliance/ 811 Call Before You Dig