PERMIT & SERVICE FEE

PERMIT
&
SERVICE FEE
SCHEDULE
A Supplemental Document
Completing the Fire Code of the City of Las Vegas
PASSES AND APPROVED ON January 5, 2011
RESOLUTION R-75-2010
CITY OF LAS VEGAS
Department of Fire & Rescue
Fire Prevention Division
500 N Casino Center Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-2944
www.lasvegasnevada.gov
LAS VEGAS FIRE & RESCUE
FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
PERMIT AND SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE
I.
GENERAL
Purpose
The purpose of this Permit and Service Fee Schedule is to establish fees for permits required in the International Fire
Code (IFC), as adopted by the City of Las Vegas, and to establish fees for services performed by Las Vegas Fire and
Rescue, Fire Prevention Division.
Definitions
All terms not defined in this Schedule have the meanings set forth in the International Fire Code (IFC), as adopted
by the City.
Permit and Service Fees
A fee in accordance with this Schedule shall be paid to the City of Las Vegas, for any of the following:
Annually Renewable Use Permit For each permit category listed in the table in Section II below, the fee shall
be $80.00, unless the table indicates otherwise.
Temporary Use Permit For each permit category listed in the table in Section III below, the fee shall be
$80.00, unless the table indicates otherwise.
Fire Engineering-Related Permits. For each permit category listed in the table in Section IV below, the
minimum fee shall be $80.00 (or higher based on the table 3-A of the Uniform Administrative Code, Building
Permit Fee Column).
Hazardous Materials – Related Permits. For each permit category listed in the table in Section V below, the
minimum fee shall be $80.00 multiplied per range, as indicated in the Range Calculation table set forth in
Section V below. The range is based upon maximum quantities stored at any given time. The fee for
Hazardous Materials Storage is independent of the fee for annually renewable permits listed in the table in
Section II below.
Miscellaneous Services and Activities. For other miscellaneous services and charges, the fees shall be as set
forth in the table in Section VI below.
Record-related Requests. For requests for records, photographs or other documents, the fee shall be set forth
in the table in Section VII below.
General Provisions
There are various types of fees set forth in this Permit and Service Fee Schedule that are separate and independent of
the others. A permit is required for each building address. Each business in a building must have a permit if
required. Failure to pay the fee within the time period specified on the Permit Application, Work Order or Invoice
from the City of Las Vegas is sufficient grounds to withhold a permit, inspection or to void a permit previously
issued. In addition, the failure to obtain or renew a permit in a timely manner shall result in penalty fees being
assessed.
A permit fee is not refundable if an applicant fails to qualify for or receive a permit. In addition, the failure to apply
for a permit may result in action as prescribed by law.
The initial permit fee and the subsequent fee for renewal of a permit includes, and is intended to offset the cost of
initial inspection and plan review required in connection with the issuance or renewal of a permit.
Additional inspections, plan review, code research, reinspection or inspections requested for a time outside of
normal business hours shall be assessed a fee in accordance with Section IV. Fees are payable upon notice thereof.
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Re-Inspection fees shall be assessed in accordance with Section VI, FEES FOR OTHER SERVICES, as a means
to obtain code compliance. Nothing in this Permit and Service Fee Schedule is intended, nor shall it be used, to
determine neither the minimum number of overtime hours nor the hourly wage for employees.
Federal, state and local governmental entities are exempt from the payment of permit and plan check fees.
Nonprofit organizations and special tax districts are not exempt from the payment of fees.
II.
ANNUALLY RENEWABLE PERMIT CATEGORIES
The following permit categories as set forth in the International Fire Code (IFC) are subject to a Permit Fee per the
International Fire Code (IFC) Section 105.
Operation or Activity
Aerosol Products
An operational permit is required to manufacture, store or handle an aggregate quantity of
Level 2 or Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500 pounds (227Kg) net weight.
Aviation Facilities
An operational permit is required to use Group H or Group S occupancy for aircraft servicing
or repair and fuel-servicing.
Cellulose Nitrate Film
An operational permit is required for storage, handling or use cellulose nitrate film in a
Group A occupancy.
Combustible Dust-Producing Operations
An operational permit is required to operate a grain elevator, flour starch mill, feed mill, or
plant pulverizing aluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices or sugar, or other operation
producing combustible dusts as defined in Chapter 2.
Combustible Fibers
An operational permit is required for storage and handling of combustible fibers in quantities
in excess of 100 cubic feet (2.8m³).
Compressed Gases
An operational permit is required for the storage, use and handling at normal temperature
and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.8.
Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas a fuel for propelling the
vehicle.
Covered Mall Buildings
An operational permit is required for:
1. Placing or constructing temporary kiosks, display booths, concession equipment or the
like in the mall.
2. Using a mall as a place of assembly.
3. Using open-flame or flame-producing devices.
4. Displaying liquid or gas fired equipment in the mall.
Cryogenic Fluids
An operational permit is required to produce, store, transport on site, use, handle or dispense
cryogenic fluids in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.10
Exception: Permits are not required for vehicles equipped for and using cryogenic
fluids as a fuel for propelling the vehicle or for refrigerating the lading.
Cutting and Welding
An operational permit is required to conduct cutting or welding operations within the
jurisdiction.
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105.6.1
105.6.3
105.6.5
105.6.6
105.6.7
105.6.8
105.6.9
105.6.10
105.6.11
PERMIT AND SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE - continued
Operation or Activity
Dry Cleaning Plants
An operational permit is required to engage in the business of dry cleaning or to change to a
more hazardous cleaning solvent. Such permits shall prescribe the class of system to be used.
Class 2 ($240.00)
Class 3A & 3B ($160.00)
Class 4 ($80.00)
Flammable Or Combustible Liquids
An operational permit is required:
1. To use or operate, repair or modify a pipeline for the transportation of flammable or
combustible liquids. This requirement shall not apply to the off-site transportation in
pipelines regulated by the DOT nor does it apply to piping systems.
2. To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons In a building or in excess of
10 gallons outside of a building., except that a permit is not required for the following:
2.1 The storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft,
motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant, unless such storage, in the
opinion of the Fire Code official, would cause an unsafe condition.
2.2 The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar flammable mixtures when
such liquids are stored for maintenance, painting or similar purposes for a period of
not more than 30 days.
3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class III-A liquids in excess of 25 gallons in a
building or in excess of 60 gallons outside a building except for fuel oil used in
connection with oil-burning equipment.
4. To store, handle or use Class III-B liquids in tanks or portable tanks for fueling motor
vehicles at motor fuel-dispensing facilitate or where connected to fuel-burning
equipment.
5. To remove Class I or II liquids from an underground storage tank used for fueling motor
vehicles by any means other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used
for dispensing purposes.
6. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel-dispensing
stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible
liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.
7. To place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) an underground, protected
above-ground or above ground flammable or combustible liquid tank.
8. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a
material that poses a greater hazard than for which the tank was designed and
constructed.
9. To manufacture, process, blend or refine flammable or combustible liquids.
10. To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at
commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments.
11. To utilize a site for the liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at commercial,
industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments.
Hazardous Materials
An operational permit is required to store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle
hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.20
HPM Facilities
An operational permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous production materials.
High-Piled Combustible Storage
An operational permit is required to use any building or portion thereof as a high-piled
storage area exceeding 500 square feet (46m²).
Range 1 – 501 – 12,000 square feet. $80.00
Range 2 – 12,001 – 500,000 square feet. $160.00
Range 3 – Over 500,000 square feet. $240.00
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Section No.
105.6.12
105.6.16
105.6.20
105.6.21
105.6.22
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Operation or Activity
Hot Works Operations
An operational permit is required for hot work including, but not limited to:
1. Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is conducted.
2. Use of portable hot work equipment inside, upon, or within 10 feet of a structure.
Exception: Work that is conducted under a construction permit.
3. Fixed-site hot work equipment such as welding booths.
4. Hot work conducted within a hazardous fire area.
5. Application of roof coverings with the use of an open-flame device.
Industrial Ovens.
An operational permit is required for operation of industrial ovens regulated by Chapter 21.
Lumber Yards and Woodworking Plants
An operational permit is required for the storage or processing of lumber in excess of
100,000 board feet (8,333ft³) (236m²).
Liquid or Gas-Fueled Vehicles or Equipment in Assembly Buildings
An operational permit is required to display, complete or demonstrate liquid- or gas- fueled
vehicles or Equipment in assembly buildings.
Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
An operational permit is required for:
1. Storage and use of LP-gas.
2. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas.
Magnesium
An operational permit is required to melt, cast, heat, or grind more than 10 pounds (4.54kg)
of magnesium
Miscellaneous Combustible Storage
An operational permit is required to store in any building or upon any premises in excess of
2,500 cubic feet (71m³) gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or
similar containers, rubber ties, rubber, cork, or other similarly combustible material.
Candles And Open Flames In Assembly Areas
An operational permit is required to use open flames or candles in connection with assembly
areas, Dining areas of restaurants or drinking establishments
Place of Assembly.
An operational permit is required to operate a place of assembly.
Range 1 – 50 – 300 Occupants ($80.00)
Range 2 – 301 – 1,000 Occupants ($160.00)
Range 3 – 1,001 and up Occupants ($240.00)
Pyroxylin Plastics
An operational permit is required for the storage or handling of more than 25 pounds (11kg)
of cellulose nitrate (Pyroxylin) plastics and for the assembly or manufacture of articles
involving Pyroxylin plastics.
Refrigeration Equipment
An operational permit is required to operate a mechanical refrigeration unit or system
regulated by Chapter 6.
Repair Garages and Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities.
An operational permit is required for the operation of repair garages and automotive, marine
and fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
Exception: If Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Permit is issued, a separate permit for
flammable or combustible liquids is not required. Additional permits based on
permittable items may be required.
Heliports, Helistops and Emergency Landing Pads
An operational permit is required for the operations of a heliport, helistop and/or emergency
landing pad.
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Section No.
105.6.23
105.6.24
105.6.25
105.6.26
105.6.27
105.6.28
105.6.29
105.6.32
105.6.34
105.6.37
105.6.38
105.6.39
105.6.40
PERMIT AND SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE - continued
Operation or Activity
Spraying Or Dipping
An operational permit is required to conduct a spraying or dipping operation utilizing
flammable or combustible liquids or the applications of combustible powders as regulated by
chapter 15.
Storage of Scrap Tires and Tire Byproducts.
An operational permit is required to establish, conduct or maintain storage of scrap ties and
tire byproducts that exceeds 2,500 cubic feet (71m³) or total volume of scrap tires and for
indoor storage or tires and tire byproducts.
Tire-Rebuilding Plants
An operational permit is required for the operation and maintenance of a tire-rebuilding
plant.
Waste Handling
An operational permit is required for the operation of wrecking yards, junk yards and waste
material-handling facilities.
Wood Products
An operational permit is required to store chips, hogged material, lumber or plywood in
excess of 200 cubic feet (6m³).
Firewood
An operational permit is required to store firewood in excess of 50 cords. See Chapter 19.
Hot Work Program
An operational permit is required for a hot work program. The fire code official is authorized
to permit a hot work program. This program allows approved personnel to regulate their
company’s hot work operations. See Chapter 26.
Mobile Fueling Site
An operation a permit is required to operate each site where mobile fueling takes place. See
Chapter 34.
Mobile Fueling Vehicle
An operational permit is required to operate a mobile fueling vehicle. See Chapter 34.
Monitoring Facilities
An operational permit is required for any facility that remotely monitors electronic signals
initiated by fire protection systems such as central, supervising facilities.
Smoke Control Systems
An operational permit is required for facilities that have smoke control systems
Smoke Removal Systems
An operational permit is required for facilities that have smoke removal systems
Tire Storage
An operational permit is required to store tires in excess of 1,000 cubic feet (28.3m³). See
Chapter 25.
Wood Pallets
An operational permit is required to store or rehabilitate pallets in an area exceeding 500
Square feet (46m²). See Chapter 19.
Solvent Extraction
An operational permit is required for storage, use, handling of flammable and combustible
liquids for solvent extraction plants. Refer to NFPA 36.
Filming
An operational permit is required to film or broadcast at a public studio, production location,
or sound stage.
Barbecue, Commercial
Operate a commercial barbecue in a fixed outdoor location. See Section 307.4.4.
Battery System
An operational permit is required to install or operate stationary lead-acid battery systems
having a liquid capacity of more than 100 gallons in sprinklered buildings or 50 gallons
(189L) in non-sprinklered buildings. See Section 608.
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Section No.
105.6.41
105.6.42
105.6.44
105.6.45
105.6.46
105.6.51
105.6.23
105.6.53
105.6.54
105.6.55
105.6.57
105.6.58
105.6.60
105.6.61
105.6.16
105.6.20
105.6.48
105.6.32
105.6.62
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III.
TEMPORARY PERMIT CATEGORIES
Operation or Activity
Amusement Buildings (Haunted houses)
An operational permit is required to operate a special amusement building or operation.
Annual – Permanent facility or operation.
Temporary – (Less than 30 days on any single property)
Carnivals and Fairs
An operational permit is required to conduct a carnival, fair or special event.
Explosives, Blasting Agents and Surface blasting
An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale or use of
any quantity of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks, rocketry, pyrotechnic special
effects within the scope of Chapter 33. (1.4G) Consumer Fireworks.
Exception: Storage in Group R-3 occupancies of smokeless propellant, black
powder and small arms primers for personal use, not for resale and in accordance
with Section 3306.
Fire Hydrants And Valves
An operational permit is required to use or operate fire hydrants or valves intended for
fire suppression purposes which are installed on water systems and accessible to a fire
apparatus access road that is open to or generally used by the public.
Exception: A permit is not required for authorizes employees of the water
company that supplies the system of the fire department to use or operate fire
hydrants or valves.
Floor Finishing
An operational permit is required for floor finishing or surfacing operations exceeding
350 sq ft using Class I or Class II liquids.
Fruit and Crop Ripening
An operational permit is required to operate a fruit-ripening or crop-ripening facility or
conduct a fruit-ripening process using ethylene gas.
Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging
An operational permit is required to operate a business of fumigation or thermal
insecticidal fogging and to maintain a room, vault or chamber in which a toxic or
flammable fumigant is used.
Open Burning
An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintaining of an open fire or a
fire on any public street, alley, road or other public or private ground. Instructions and
stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to.
Note: Clark County Health Department, Air Pollution Control Division, issues EPA
permits for fires over 2 square feet.
Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material
An operational permit is required for use and handling of pyrotechnical special effects
material (1.3G) Includes Display fireworks.
Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents And Canopies
An operational permit is required to operate a temporary membrane structure, tent or
canopy having an area in excess of 400 square feet (37m²).
Range 1 – 1-14,999 sq. ft ($80.00)
Range 2 – 15,000 – 74,999 sq. ft ($160.00)
Range 3 – 75,000 sq. ft and up ($240.00)
Filming
An operational permit is required to film or broadcast at a public studio, production
location, or sound stage.
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105.6.2
105.6.4
105.6.14
105.6.15
105.6.17
105.6.18
105.6.19
105.6.30
105.6.36
105.6.43
105.7.14
105.6.48
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Operation or Activity
Flame Effects
An operational permit is required is required to produce combustion through the use of
flammable solids, liquids, or gases to produce thermal, physical, visual, or audible
phenomenon for entertainment exhibition, demonstration or simulation. See NFPA 160.
Cutting and Welding
An operational permit is required to conduct cutting or welding operations within the
jurisdiction.
Exhibits and Trade Shows
An operational permit is required to operate exhibits and trade shows.
Range 1 – 4,500 – 14,999 sq. ft ($80.00)
Range 2 – 15,000 – 74,999 sq. ft ($160.00)
Range 3 – 75,000 – up sq. ft ($240.00)
Hot Works Operations
An operational permit is required for hot work including, but not limited to:
1. Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is conducted.
2. Use of portable hot work equipment inside, upon, or within 10 feet of a structure.
Exception: Work that is conducted under a construction permit.
3. Fixed-site hot work equipment such as welding booths.
4. Hot work conducted within a hazardous fire area.
5. Application of roof coverings with the use of an open-flame device.
Heliports
An operational permit is required for the operations of a heliport, helistop or emergency
landing pad.
Candles And Open Flames
An operational permit is required to use open flames or candles in connection with
assembly areas, dining areas of restaurants or drinking establishments.
Special Activity
An operational permit is required at locations that operate Christmas tree lots, pumpkin
patch lots, and similar operations. See Section 320.
IV.
Section No.
105.6.52
105.6.11
105.6.13
105.6.23
105.6.40
105.6.32
105.6.59
FIRE ENGINEERING CATEGORIES
Operation or Activity
Automatic Fire-Extinguishing systems.
A construction permit is required for the following:
1. Installation of or modification to an automatic fire-extinguishing system.
2. Replacement of recalled fire protection components. Maintenance performed in
accordance with this code does not consider a modification and does not require a
permit.
NOTE: For buildings with a floor used for human occupancy located more than (55ft)
above the lowest level of fire department access, a single construction permit per floor
shall be processed.
Battery Systems
A construction permit is required to install stationary storage battery systems having a
liquid capacity of more than 50 gallons (189L).
Compressed Gases
When the compresses gases in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 105.6.8,
a construction permit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place
temporarily out of service, or close or substantially modify a compressed gas system.
Exceptions:
1. Routine Maintenance.
2. For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for
permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work.
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Section No.
105.7.1
105.7.2
105.7.3
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Operation or Activity
Cryogenic Fluids
A construction permit is required for installation of or alteration to outdoor stationary
cryogenic fluid storage systems where the system capacity exceeds the amounts listed in
Table 105.6.10. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered an
alteration and does not require a construction permit.
Fire alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment and Dedicated Function Fire
Alarm Systems (i.e. monitoring).
A construction permit is required for the installation of or modification including but not
limited to: extending, reprogramming, upgrading field programmable EPROM, or altering
to fire alarm and detection systems, related equipment, and dedicated function fire alarm
systems. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a
modification and does not require a permit except control equipment replacement due to
equipment failure or voluntary replacement, which does require a permit.
NOTE: For buildings with a floor used for human occupancy located more than (55ft)
above the lowest level of fire department access, a single construction permit per floor
shall be processed.
Fire Pumps and Related Equipment
A construction permit is required for the installation of or modification to fire pumps and
related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers and generators. Maintenance performed in
accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.
Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
A construction permit is required:
1. To install, repair or modify a pipeline for the transportation of flammable or
combustible liquids.
2. To install, construct or alter tank vehicles, equipment tanks, plants, terminals, wells,
fuel-dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable
and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or
used.
3. To install, alter, abandon, place temporarily out of service or otherwise dispose of a
flammable or combustible liquid tank.
4. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to
material other than that for which the tank was designed and constructed.
(Tank Removal regulated by Clark County Health Department)
Hazardous Materials
A construction permit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place
temporarily out of service or close or substantially modify a storage facility or other area
regulated by Chapter 27 when the hazardous materials in use or storage exceed the
amounts listed in Table 105.6.20.
Exceptions:
1. Routine Maintenance.
2. For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for
permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work.
Industrial Ovens
A construction permit is required for installation of industrial ovens covered by Chapter
21.
Exceptions:
1. Routine Maintenance.
2. For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for
permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work.
LP-Gas
A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to an LP-gas system.
Private Fire Hydrants and Associated Piping
A construction permit is required for the installation or modification of private fire
hydrants and the associated supply piping.
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Section No.
105.7.4
105.7.5
105.7.6
105.7.7
105.7.8
105.7.9
105.7.10
105.7.11
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Operation or Activity
Spraying or Dipping
A construction permit is required to install or modify a spray room, dip tank or booth.
Standpipe Systems.
A construction permit is required for the installation, modification or removal from
service of a standpipe system. Maintenance performed in accordance with the code is not
considered a modification and does not require a permit.
Access Gates
A construction permit is required for the installation of or modification to each access gate
(including both manual and automatic gates) obstructing a fire apparatus road. See
Chapter 5.
Emergency Responder Radio Systems.
A construction permit is required for the installation of or modification to an emergency
responder radio system. See Section 510 and Appendix J.
Heliports, Helistops, and Emergency Landing pads.
A construction permit is required for the installation of or modification to a heliport,
helistop, and/or emergency landing pad. See Chapter 3 and NFPA 418.
Smoke Control System
A construction permit is required for the installation of or modification to a smoke control
system. See Chapter 9.
Smoke Removal System
A construction permit ii required for the installation of or modification to a smoke
removal system. See Chapter 9.
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Section No.
105.7.12
105.7.13
105.7.15
105.7.16
105.7.20
105.7.22
105.7.23
RANGE CALCULATION TABLE
Additional fee(s) are required for solids, liquids and gases classified as Hazardous Materials. The range is based
on maximum quantities that are stored at any given time. The fee of $80.00 per quantity range is independent of
the annual/renewable permit category fee(s) specified in Section II.
RANGE CALCULATION TABLE
QUANTITY RANGES
Gallons
x3.785 for L
Range
0 ....................................53
54 ................................499
500 .............................. 945
946 ........................... 1,835
1,836 ........................ 4,499
4,500 ...................... 15,179
15,180 .................... 65,580
65,581 .................... 69,999
70,000 .................... 74,999
75,000 .................... 84,999
85,000 .................... and up
Pounds
x0.4536 for kg
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Range
0 ..................................498
499 ..............................999
1,000 ........................ 1,999
2,000 ........................ 2,999
3,000 ........................ 3,999
4,000 ........................ 4,999
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0
1
2
3
4
5
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QUANTITY RANGES
5,000 ........................ 9,999
10,000 .................... 10,999
11,000 .................... 11,999
12,000 .................... 14,999
15,000 .................... and up
Cubic Feet
x0.028 for m3
Range
0 ..................................198
199 ........................... 1,998
1,999 ........................ 3,599
3,600 ........................ 6,799
6,800 ...................... 16,399
16,400 .................... 34,999
35,000 .................... 53,999
54,000 .................... 73,999
74,000 .................... 79,999
80,000 .................... 89,999
90,000 .................... and up
VI.
6
7
8
9
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
FEES FOR OTHER SERVICES
Other services provided by the Fire Prevention Division are subject to the fees set forth below. For purposes of this
Table, the Standard Hourly Fee (SHF) is $80.00.
Service
Fee
Consultation (including reviews of projects prior to submission for a building permit
and projects not requiring a building permit)
SHF
Consultation (including consultation done under (IFC 104.7.2 Technical Assistance)
SHF
Fire watch service (3-hour minimum)
SHF
Requested inspection outside of normal business hours
SHF per inspector,
including travel time,
with a 3-hour
minimum
Additional inspections or re-inspections for renewable permits, new construction
permits, fire protection systems due to system inspection deficiencies, cancellations
with less than four (4) hours notice, or requiring additional inspections due to inspecting
partial systems
SHF per inspector,
including travel time
Any inspection or reinspection conducted during normal working hours, if it is found
that the requesting party is not ready for the inspection or violations have not been
corrected from previous inspections
SHF per inspector
Plan reviews which are requested to be performed outside normal business hours or
same day plan review
SHF with a 2-hour
minimum
Plan reviews of the first resubmittal of plans following rejection of plans that are
incomplete, contain erroneous information, contain a non-code complying design or
include incomplete or deficient as-builts
2 x SHF with a 1-hour
minimum
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Service
Fee
Plan reviews of the second or subsequent resubmittal of plans following rejection of
plans that are incomplete, contain erroneous information, contain a non-code complying
design or include incomplete or deficient as-builts
3 x SHF with a 1-hour
minimum
Request for Alternative Materials or Methods
$250.00 per request
Same day inspection
$120.00 per inspector
or inspection
File searches: searches for requested information contained in files, including
“Environmental Assessments”
SHF with a ½-hour
minimum, billed to
next ½ hr
Fire Flow tests (Pre-permit issuance)
$80.00 per request
Emergency apparatus or unit standby
$250.00 per hour, with
a 4-hour minimum
Expedite fee for processing permits in less than required time frames
SHF
False/Nuisance Alarm(s) Fee
$250.00 per hour, with
a 4-hour minimum
Research, consultation or testimony in civil proceedings
$120.00 hr
Application to the Board of Appeals (IFC Section 108)
$80.00
Review of smoke control / removal special inspection report and test plans
SHF with a 1-hour
minimum per report
VII.
FEES REGARDING RECORDS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS
The following fees are payable for Las Vegas Fire & Rescue records, photographs and documents. Fees may be
waived in connection with items that have been subpoenaed.
Item
Fee
Written records
$1.00 per page (Letter or legal size)
$2.00 per page (11x17)
$4.00 per page (D & E size plans)
Audio cassette tapes
$5.00 per tape
Photographs
$1.00 each + SHF to transport film for processing & pick up, with a ½ hour
minimum. Fee is based on ½ hour increments with excess billed to next ½ hour.
VCR tape
$5.00 each
CD’s
$40.00 per CD. Fee includes preparation time of up to ½ hour. Additional time
billed in ½ hour increments with excess billed to next ½ hour.
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