Adopted Building Codes

Washoe County Code

NOTICE: Washoe County has adopted the 2024 editions of the ICC codes and the 2023 NEC, effective July 1, 2025. A 6-month grace period will provide a transition during which either the new codes or the old codes can be used. From July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, applicants may use either the 2018 or 2024 codes (submittals must be designed to either one or the other, not both). Starting January 1, 2026 compliance with the 2024 code editions is required.

Professional 2018 Codes Adopted by Reference

2018 International Building Code (“IBC First Print”), chapters 1 through 35 and Appendices C, E, and I;
2018 International Residential Code (“IRC First Print”), chapters 1 through 44 and Appendices A, B, C, G, H, J, K, and Q;
2018 International Existing Building Code (“IEBC First Print”), chapters 1 through 16 and Appendices;
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (“IECC First Print”);
2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (“UPC First Print”), chapters 1 through 17 and Appendices A, B, D, E, I, and L;
2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (“UMC First Print”), chapters 1 through 17;
2018 International Mechanical Code (“IMC First Print”) chapters 1 through 15;
2018 International Fuel Gas Code (“IFGC First Print”), chapters 1 through 8 and Appendix A;
2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code) (“IWUIC First Print”), chapter 5;
2018 Swimming Pool and Spa Code (“ISPSC First Print”), chapters 1 through 11;
2018 National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) 54 and 58 Code;
2017 National Electrical Code (“NEC First Print”);
2018 Northern Nevada Amendments by the Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council; and
Other matters relating to the provisions of Chapter 100, effective July 1, 2019.

2024 Professional Codes Adopted by Reference

2024 International Building Code, Chapters 1 through 35 and Appendices A, C, E, I, and P
2024 International Residential Code, Chapters 1 through 44 and Appendices BB, BF, BG, BH, BO, CA, CB, and CD
2024 International Existing Building Code, Chapters 1 through 16 and Appendices A, B, C, and E
2024 International Energy Conservation Code, Chapters 1 through 6
2024 International Fuel Gas Code, Chapters 1 through 8 and Appendix A
2024 International Mechanical Code, Chapters 1 through 15
2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Chapter 5
2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Chapters 1 through 11
2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, Chapters 1 through 17 and Appendices A, B, D, E, I, and L
2024 Uniform Mechanical Code, Chapters 1 through 18
2023 National Electrical Code
2024 National Fire Protection Association ("NFPA") 54 and 2024 NFPA 58
2024 Northern Nevada Amendments by the Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council

Additional Building CODE References and Resources

Contact for More Information

Washoe County Building PRogram

(775) 328-2020

building@washoecounty.gov