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The department provides standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures and certain specifically regulated equipment within the city.
Goals and strategic issues include improving the efficiency and customer service through the following actions:
The Southern Nevada Amendments for the various codes listed below are posted on the Southern Nevada Building Officials website.
Currently Adopted Codes |
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2020 Building and Safety Division Administrative Code |
2018 International Building Code |
2018 International Existing Building Code |
2018 International Residential Code |
2018 Uniform Mechanical Code |
2018 Uniform Plumbing Code |
2017 National Electrical Code |
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code |
2018 International Energy Conservation Code |
2018 International Fire Code |
Other Pertinent Data | |
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Snow Load | Zero |
Frost Depth | Zero |
Wind Load | 99 miles per hour |
Wind Exposure | Site Specific per ASCE 7 |
Seismic Zone | D0 |