Plans & Permitting

Per the adopted Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code, certain construction, operations, and special events requires a permit from the Fire District.

Please review Operational Permits and Fire Protection Systems for more information. 

NLTFPD Resolution 22-01 sets service fees for both construction and operational permits. Below are the permit applications and the permitting process. 

Fee Schedule and Applications

• Adopted Fee Schedule  
• Fire Protection Systems
• Private Fire Hydrant
• Pre-TRPA
• Hot Work 
• Outdoor Burning
• Mobile Food Trucks 
• Special Events and Operational Permits 
  • Indoor Exhibitions, Trade Shows, Holiday Displays 
  •  Outdoor Assembly Events 
  •  Cold Spark Special Effects 
  •  Pyrotechnic Firework and Flame Effect Displays 
  •  Temporary Activity   

Advisory: the listed applications do not cover all construction and operations required to be permitted by the adopted Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code. If unsure of a required permit, please reach out to the Fire Inspector.

Note: many operations and construction may also require a Washoe County permit in addition to a Fire District permit. 

Submitting to Fire District Requirements and Fees 

Procedures for submitting plans and fee collection are as follows: 

Submitting

• A completed application (above) and a complete set of plans shall be submitted by email to: 

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• Once a complete set of plans (requirements below) have been submitted, an invoice will be sent out to the applicant via PayPal. This invoice can be paid directly through PayPal. 

• All fees must be paid prior to permit issuance. 
• Please allow 10 business days for the review to be completed. 
• The Fire Inspector/Plans Examiner will reach out to the applicant directly for any questions/corrections. 

Plan Requirements 

Operational Permits (i.e. Special Events, Outdoor Assemblies, Indoor Exhibits, etc.)

• Completed application (above)
• Scope of work letter
  • Providing details and timelines of the event
  • Providing details on typical fire code requirements
• Site plan or floor plan (if applicable)
  • Detailing typical fire code requirements
  • Detailing site activities

Construction Permits

• Fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans 

• Shall be designed by a holder of a NICET Level II certification (or equivalent) AND hold a valid license as a professional engineer under NRS 625.  
• Plans shall follow all requirements of associated NFPA standards.  

• Per Resolution 18-1, NFPA 13D systems are not permissible in NLTFPD.  
• Installers shall be licensed with the Nevada State Fire Marshal. 
• Special hazard suppression system plans (Pre-engineered/Engineered Fixed Extinguishing Systems):  

• Shall be designed by a holder of a NICET Level II certification (or equivalent) AND hold a valid license as a professional engineer under NRS 625.  
  • Pre-engineered system plans do not need NICET certification.
• Plans shall follow all requirements of associated NFPA standards.  
• Installers shall be licensed with the Nevada State Fire Marshal.  

• Fire Hydrant System plans: 

• Installer must be licensed with Nevada State Fire Marshal 
• TRPA Site Plans
  • See application above