Building
Building Department
Zoning Map – click here for .pdf
Special Inspection Agreement Form
Deferred Submittal Agreement Form
Building Code & Design Criteria Information
Design Criteria
- 2018 International Building Code (IBC) or International Residential Code (IRC)
- Frost depth 36 inches
- Seismic zone D or C
- Snow load varies due to altitude, use link to determine the snow load for your location https://asce7hazardtool.online/ . The building department will verify the snow load once we receive your application. You are also welcome to contact us to help determine your snow load.
- Three second gust speed of 115 mph
- Exposure C
- 1500 lb. soils
Building Codes
- International Building Code IBC – 2018
- International Residential Code IRC – 2018
- Uniform Mechanical Code UMC – 2018
- Uniform Plumbing Code UPC – 2018
- National Electric Code NEC – 2011
- International Fire Code – 2018 (Including App. B, C, F, H)
- Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings – 1997
- International Energy Conservation Code – 2018
- Electrical Load Calculations for Single Family Dwellings
Contact Us
Building Official
Don Hendrickson
(775) 289-2430
buildingofficial@cityofelynv.gov
Building Planning Dept. Manager
Jennifer Drew-Lesher
(775) 289-2430
jdrew@whitepinecountynv.gov