Nevada enforces a statewide commercial building code based on national models with state-specific modifications. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments or administer enforcement under agreements but cannot adopt less stringent codes or fully opt out.
The City of Las Vegas adopts the national model I-Codes and NEC with both technical and administrative amendments. Local amendments impact building, fire, electrical, and administrative processes for commercial projects.
The City of Las Vegas is scheduled to adopt multiple updated codes on January 5, 2026. These include new versions of the building, fire, energy, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and existing building codes, along with updates to swimming pool, wildland-urban interface, and residential codes.
Nevada enforces a statewide commercial building code based on national models with state-specific modifications. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments or administer enforcement under agreements but cannot adopt less stringent codes or fully opt out.
Reno adopts the 2024 International Codes and the 2023 NEC with technical amendments outlined in the Northern Nevada Code Amendments (NNICC). Local changes impact structural loads, high-rise definitions, accessibility, and energy system requirements for commercial projects.
The City of Reno has scheduled the mandatory enforcement of the 2024 International Code family and 2023 National Electrical Code effective January 1, 2026, following a transition period ending December 31, 2025. This adoption impacts building, fire, energy, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fuel gas codes.