Clark County Building Department
Las Vegas, NV
Avg Review
22d
Rejection Rate
38%
Skill Files
8
Status
Medium
Ventilation — Las Vegas Type I Hood
2018 IMC 507 / NFPA 96 / Clark County CodeType I hoods per IMC 507. Exhaust 400 CFM/LF heavy duty. Makeup air 80-100%. Extreme heat climate — makeup air cooling critical. Rooftop equipment must handle 115°F+ ambient temperatures.
Examiner Note: Clark County reviews electronic submittals. Ensure makeup air is rated for desert climate temperatures. Show equipment temperature ratings on M-sheets.
Common rejection: Makeup air equipment not rated for Las Vegas extreme heat; equipment temp ratings missing
Correction: Show makeup air equipment rated for 115°F+ ambient on M-1. Include temperature ratings for all rooftop HVAC. Show makeup air on roof plan.
Fire Suppression — Las Vegas NFPA 96
NFPA 96 / UL 300 / Clark County Fire CodeUL 300 suppression for Type I hoods. Clark County Fire Prevention Bureau reviews fire plans. Automatic gas shutoff. Manual pull station. K-class extinguisher.
Examiner Note: Clark County Fire Prevention reviews as part of building permit. Include all fire details in one submittal.
Common rejection: UL 300 manufacturer documents missing; K-class extinguisher not shown on plans
Correction: Include UL 300 documents. Show K-class extinguisher within 30 feet on FP-1. Include gas shutoff and pull station.
Plumbing — Las Vegas Grease Interceptor
2018 IPC / Clark County Water Reclamation DistrictGrease interceptor per IPC and Clark County Water Reclamation District (CCWRD). CCWRD has FOG program. 3-comp sink. Handwash within 25 feet. Water conservation important in desert climate.
Examiner Note: CCWRD reviews interceptor sizing. Water conservation fixtures required by Clark County code.
Common rejection: CCWRD FOG review not submitted; water conservation fixtures not specified
Correction: Submit interceptor to CCWRD FOG program. Show sizing on P-1. Specify water conservation fixtures per Clark County code.
Electrical — Las Vegas Kitchen Circuits
2017 NEC / Clark County amendmentsDedicated circuits per appliance. GFCI within 6 feet of water. Emergency disconnect per NEC 422.33. Nevada follows NEC with minimal amendments.
Examiner Note: Clark County follows standard NEC. Straightforward electrical review.
Common rejection: GFCI not shown; emergency disconnect missing
Correction: Add GFCI within 6 feet of water on E-1. Show emergency disconnect per NEC 422.33.
Health — Las Vegas Food Facility
NRS 446 / Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)Southern Nevada Health District reviews food facility plans per NRS 446. SNHD is very thorough given Las Vegas hospitality industry. Handwash, 3-comp sink, FRP, sealed floors. Separate SNHD plan review.
Examiner Note: SNHD has extensive food facility experience due to Las Vegas hospitality. Expect thorough review. Submit early — 3-4 week turnaround.
Common rejection: SNHD plan review not initiated; food facility layout details insufficient for SNHD standards
Correction: Submit comprehensive food facility plan to SNHD per NRS 446. Show all fixtures, finishes, and equipment in detail.
Structural — Las Vegas Loads
2018 IBC §1607 / ASCE 7-16Seismic Design Category C for Las Vegas. Moderate seismic. Equipment anchorage required. Wind speed 105 mph. NV PE required for structural.
Examiner Note: Clark County requires NV PE stamp. Seismic considerations moderate but required.
Common rejection: Structural calculations not by NV PE; seismic design category not properly addressed
Correction: Provide NV PE-stamped calculations. Include seismic design per SDC C. Show equipment anchorage on S-1.
ADA — Las Vegas Accessible Design
2018 IBC Ch. 11 / ADA 2010 / NRS 338.180IBC Chapter 11 accessibility. Accessible route 36-inch clear. Accessible restroom 60-inch turning radius. Nevada follows federal ADA closely.
Examiner Note: Clark County follows standard ADA compliance. Standard review process.
Common rejection: Accessible route not dimensioned; restroom accessibility incomplete
Correction: Show accessible route on A-1 with dimensions. Detail restroom per IBC Ch. 11 with 60-inch turning circle.
Egress — Las Vegas Exit Requirements
2018 IBC §1006 / §1017Standard IBC egress. Two exits for 50+ occupants. Travel distance 250/300 feet. Exit signs on emergency power.
Examiner Note: Clark County follows standard IBC egress.
Common rejection: Occupant load not on plans; exit signs not on emergency power
Correction: Add occupant load per IBC 1004 on A-1. Show exit signs on emergency power.