May is Building Safety Month, a public awareness campaign recognized throughout the country.
But what exactly is building safety?
According to our team, it is the process by which a project is designed, reviewed and constructed in accordance with the latest model building codes. It can be as simple as ensuring smoke detectors are provided in residential dwellings to something more complex like confirming compliance with egress requirements of a high rise resort hotel and casino in downtown Las Vegas. Building safety encompasses all elements to ensure a safe built environment.
Our team works hard to ensure the places we live, visit and work are safe, resilient and accessible by all.
Permits
Are you a homeowner in the city of Las Vegas? If so, here are ten permits you may not already know you need when doing home projects:
- Patio Covers
- Water Heaters
- HVAC change outs
- Minor Electrical (adding 5 or less electrical devices)
- Water main repair/replacement
- Pool permits
- Wall permits
- Additions/remodels to residences
- Water damage repair
- Garage conversions (converting garages into livable area)
We have a year-round amnesty program that allows homeowners to self-disclose non-permitted or non-code-compliant work in their homes without experiencing any penalties for the required plan review and permit fees. For more information or to self-disclose, email BuildingInfo@LasVegasNevada.gov or call 702-229-6251.