General Handouts and Links

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)
• Asbestos Information
• Building Inspection Purpose
• Change of Use
• Conversion from Personal Property to Real Property
• Design Criteria
• Drainage Certification Example
• Hold Harmless Agreement
• 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
• Swimming Pools
• Setback Example
• Soil Letter Example
• Water and Sewer Connection Calculations 
• Who can Submit and Sign for a Building 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