How Do I?
HOW TO UPLOAD A DOCUMENT
1) Login to the Citizen Access Portal with agency email and password.
2) Select Building then Search Permits
3) A specific permit can be searched for by entering in the permit number (BD##-#####) into the search bar. Please remember if the record is not linked to your Citizen Access Account you will not be able to upload document.
4) The building page will display all records. The drop down filer menu will sort by the type selected.
The search bar can be used to look up a specific record. The drop down menu allows you to filter your records, Select BFP issued.
5) Select the BD Permit Number, this will allow you access to the record.
6) When in the BD record, select the Record Info tab, then select Attachments
7) Select the Add Attachment button
File Upload
Only use the Amendment button to submit Revisions. Only use the Resubmit option to submit corrections Requested.
The name of the owner who prepared the plans must be list in a prominent location on the front sheet of each set of plans. The original signature of the owner /builder and the form required under NRS.278 and NRS.624 must accompany this information.
Note: We only accept (PDF) with a maximum file size of (500 MB) where no document security is applied. Make sure to flatten your document before exporting.
8) Select the PDF file form your computer, Only PDF files will be accepted.
9) Select Continue and chose the document Type. The document Type selection is important. It will determine which staff professional will review your document.
10) Once the document has been upload and the document type select. A description of the document is required. It is recommended that the user type in the document type they wish to upload. This will ensure that the document type select is correct. The file has been uploaded and the system has scheduled an inspection to the staff professional who will review it.
Once you are on ClarkConnect you will need to create an account to review information regarding a property.
All requirements are listed in the Fire Prevention Guidelines.
For more information please contact FireAnnualOps@clarkcountynv.gov.
FAQ - Plan Review
1. Occupancy classification requirements: The IBC/IFC, Sections 903 in both codes, as amended, set forth sprinkler requirements based on occupancy classification, in conjunction with other factors such as fire area and/or occupant load.
2. Building area: The 2018 Southern Nevada Amendments have amended the International Building Code to require all new buildings regardless of occupancy classification to have an automatic sprinkler system when the building area exceeds 5000 square feet. Refer to Section 903.2 SN Amendments (Page 22 online) and Section 903 IBC 2018 for specific exceptions to this rule, which may include existing buildings, large assembly uses, residential uses and hazardous uses.
3. Fire flow considerations: The IFC requires fire flow, which provides for fire hydrant locations and fire hydrant flow, for all buildings. Where the available fire flow is not sufficient to meet minimum fire flow requirements, the installation of fire sprinklers may be required to achieve code compliance.
4. Building Height: Fire sprinklers are required for buildings with a floor that has an occupant load of 30 or more where the finished floor is at an elevation that is 55 feet or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Go to the Citizens Access Portal (CAP) to check your permit status.
At our public counter, ask to speak with a Plans Examination supervisor if you disagree with a code interpretation. You will receive a second opinion on the spot!
For a specific permit number go to your Citizens Access Portal (CAP) to view the zoning status.
FAQ- Engineering QA
In most cases, an approved inspection report from the QAA is required to be on-site and available to the Clark County inspector at the time of their inspection. In addition, a QAA final report is required to be submitted for approval and approved by Engineering staff prior to the scheduling of a final inspection.
FAQ - Inspections
Online – Our Citizen Access Portal website allows scheduling for almost all types of inspections and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Options include scheduling for up to five days in advance, leaving messages or instructions for inspectors, and requesting morning or afternoon inspections. You must have your permit number to schedule inspections online.
Automated Phone System – Voice may be used to schedule most types of inspections and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Options include scheduling for up to five days in advance, leaving voice mail for inspectors, requesting morning or afternoon inspections, and automatic notification when the inspection has been resulted. You must have your phone system number to use this fast and easy service. Call (702) 455-3000, option 1, option 1, option 1.
At our office – Technicians are available to assist inspection scheduling or cancelling at the Field Services counter of our office located at 4701 W. Russell Road, during regular hours.
Each permit has unique clearance requirements. Most permits for new construction will require approval from the agencies listed below. For requirements specific to your permit, access Citizen Access Portal.
Drainage Compliance ReportSection I or II, Section III | Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention | (702) 455-3000 |
Landscape Maintenance Agreement Commercial Landscape Certificate | Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention | (702) 455-3000 |
QAA Clearance/QAA Final Report | Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention | (702) 455-3000 |
Clark County Fire Department Clearance | Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention | (702) 455-7317 |
Civil Engineering/Development Review | Clark County Public Works Development Review Division | (702) 455-4600 |
FEMA Certificate | Clark County Public Works Development Review Division | (702) 455-4600 |
Sanitation/Sewer Clearance | Clark County Water Reclamation District | (702) 434-6600 |
Water Clearance | Las Vegas Valley Water District | (702) 870-2011 |
Septic Clearance | Southern Nevada Health District | (702) 759-0660 |
City Sewer | City of Las Vegas | (702) 229-6251 |
Off-sites | Clark County Public Works Development Review Division | (702) 455-4600 |
Online – Our Citizen Access Portal website allows cancellation of inspections and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You must have your permit number to schedule inspections online.
Automated Phone System – Voice may be used to cancel inspections and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You must have your phone system number to use this fast and easy service. Call (702) 455-3000, option 1, option 1, option 2.
At our office – Technicians are available to assist inspection scheduling or cancelling at the Field Services counter of our office located at 4701 W. Russell Road, during regular hours.
1. MI, MC, and AC cable;
2. Special alarm sensing cable;
3. Where NM cable is permitted by this code;
4. Low voltage wiring exposed (visible) on walls and ceilings;
5. Not applicable to low voltage wiring.
6. Not applicable to low voltage wiring.
7. Not applicable to low voltage wiring.
NOTE #1: Raceway systems for buildings and structures of Type I and Type II.A construction shall be metallic and cable trays shall be of the fully enclosed type, except non-metallic raceways encased in concrete or liquid-tight flex not longer than 6 feet.
NOTE#2: Low-voltage wiring is not required to be in raceways in the 2008 NEC Southern Nevada Amendments.
Note: Vertical terminations should be cleaned or checked on a regular basis due to lint collection within the duct work, which could be a fire hazard.
• The yellow pages
• Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Nevada (PMCN): (702) 252-0166
• Plumbers and Pipe fitters Local Union 525: (702) 452-1520
• State Contractors Board: (702) 486-1100
Get references, use a Nevada licensed contractor, ask for a Clark County card carrying journeyman to do work or repairs in your home or business. Obtain more than one estimate, get everything in writing, make sure permits are pulled and inspections are completed on the work.
Note: Approved residential construction plans are not required for single family residences in the county.
(1) contact a licensed plumbing company and have them complete an air test of your gas system,
OR
(2) contact Southwest Gas Corporation and have a service technician turn your gas off.
Note #1: If the plumbing company needs to make repairs to your gas system, they must pull a permit and have their work inspected by the building inspection department before the gas service is continued.
Note #2: Southwest Gas will not make any repairs to your gas piping system.
The technician will turn your gas off and suggest you contact a licensed plumbing company.
FAQ - Records
• Building permits and related documents from the 1970s to present. *
• Commercial Building Plans and related documents from the 1970s to present. *
• Custom Home Plans and related documents from the mid-1990s to present. *
• Subdivision/Tract Homes and related documents from the mid-1970s to present. *
• Hotel Plans and related documents from the 1970s to present. *
* NOTE: Documents may be limited prior to the mid-1990s
*Building and Fire Prevention Code Enforcement Documents from 1998 to present*
*Fire Prevention Plans and related documents from late 1960’s to present*
Click here for our adopted fee schedule
Prior to producing and releasing any copies of registered material (stamped and sealed) prepared by architects, engineers, contractors, or other design professionals, authorization/permission must be obtained from the design professional and provided to the Records Office. Although public document records are available for public viewing, reproduction of registered material must follow established guidelines which require an original letter on the design professional's stationery signed by the original design professional or an officer/representative of the firm/company indicating their permission to release copies of specific documents on file with the Records Department. Please contact the records office for identification of the design professional at (702) 455-3029 option “6”. The following will guide you to the design professionals' information.
Various records requests may be processed by staff at the front counter; however many records requests require the efforts of a dedicated staff member to perform the research and reproduction. Also, the Building Department Records staff receives an average of 5 to 10 subpoena requests per month, which typically involves a substantial research and reproduction effort. Subpoena requests take precedence as they have time-sensitive requirements. Some records may not be immediately available based on the imaging process.
https://docimgsrch.clarkcountynv.gov/BldDocimgsearch
Choose the Application: Building Department, BDFP Code Enforcement, or Fire Prevention
**Searching by address is best** Enter location
Select Doc Type or Types to narrow your search
For Code Enforcement Documents, please look at the Document Types, if there is aComplaint Resolution, that means the case is complete. If there are no documents
available, then we do not have any records for that address.
You can also check the status of Building and Fire Prevention Permits and Code Enforcement cases using the link below:
https://aca-prod.accela.com/clarkco/Default.aspx
FAQ - IT Support
FAQ - Enforcement
FAQ - Plan Submittal
Click Here to access all current versions of the adopted codes and local amendments to the adopted codes.
FAQ - Permit Issuance
- All prior to permit issuance conditions MUST be “Met”
- Email requested documentation to ePlanIssuance@ClarkCountyNV.gov
- You must be a contact listed on the permit and logged into your Citizen Access Portal account to have access to pay.
- If still unable to pay, email ePlanIssuance@ClarkCountyNV.gov for assistance with error that you are receiving.
- Create Online submittal Sub-Trade Permits (Stand-alone Plans Required) > Commercial Electrical)
- Plans are not required for Fire Alarm Conduit Only permits
- Upload to EHub
- Completed Sub-Permit Application (PDF format)
- When the system asks for plans upload the same Sub Permit Application (pdf format)
- Notify Permit Issuance Team at ePlanIssuance@ClarkCountyNV.gov with permit number in the subject line, that you have submitted a permit for Fire Alarm Conduit Only. Permit Issuance will process application for fee work up.
- A Single-Family Residence and a Townhome are the ONLY property types that are considered Residential
- Condominiums, Apartments, and all other Commercial property are all considered Commercial
- All Commercial permits must be issued to a license contractor.