Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 477 - State Fire Marshal
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
Section 477.910 - New buildings: Constructed by or for State; owned by State; penalty for removing or disabling smoke detector

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 477.910

Current through December 12, 2024

1. Every new building constructed by or for the State of Nevada must meet or exceed the minimum requirements of this chapter and the codes adopted by the State Fire Marshal.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a new building owned by the State must be equipped with an automatic fire suppression system if the building is:

(a) More than 5,000 square feet in size;

(b) Used for sleeping purposes; or

(c) Otherwise required to be equipped with an automatic fire suppression system pursuant to the International Fire Code, 2018 edition.

Rooms in such a new building which are to be used for sleeping purposes must be equipped with smoke detectors. The smoke detectors must receive their primary power from the building's wiring, with provision made for the detection of smoke during a power failure.

3. The provisions of subsection 2 do not apply to:

(a) A noncombustible open parking garage as defined in the building and fire codes and standards adopted by reference in NAC 477.281;

(b) A detached noncombustible shade structure; or

(c) Any structure upon which solar power panels are placed if the structure is erected over a parking lot.

Added to NAC by St. Fire Marshal, eff. 8-24-90; A 2-17-94; R220-99, 9-25-2000; R062-04, 9-3-2004; Added to NAC by St. Fire Marshal, eff. 8-24-90; A 2-17-94; R220-99, 9-25-2000; R062-04, 9-3-2004; A by R123-13, eff. 1/16/2015; A by R132-18A, eff. 2/20/2020; A by R132-18CAP, eff. 12/16/2020

NRS 477.030

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