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 and the building department will verify the snow load once we receive your application and determine snow load based on case study for your altitude. 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 or (775)-289-6500
buildingofficial@cityofelynv.gov
Building Planning Dept. Manager
Jennifer Drew-Lesher
(775) 289-2430 or (775) 289-6500
jdrew@whitepinecountynv.gov