Nevada · Retrofit and recertification

The retrofit and recertification mandates in force in Nevada now.

NRS 477.100-477.170 (1981) fire-safety changes for existing hotels, motels, apartments, condos and offices; NRS 477.091-477.099 (2019) fire/smoke damper and smoke control inspections; R048-24 (filed Sep 16, 2024) adds Type I hood airflow checks at least every 5 years. Enforced by NRS 477.100 'authority' (State Fire Marshal or local building/fire officials); damper and smoke-control defects reported to the owner, the State Fire Marshal and the local governing body. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Retrofit and recertification in Nevada

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In force

NRS 477.100-477.170 (1981) fire-safety changes for existing hotels, motels, apartments, condos and offices; NRS 477.091-477.099 (2019) fire/smoke damper and smoke control inspections; R048-24 (filed Sep 16, 2024) adds Type I hood airflow checks at least every 5 years

Applies to existing buildings; local retrofit ordinances may not be less stringent, and stricter ones need State Board of Examiners approval (NRS 477.110). Under 2019 statutes, fire/smoke dampers and smoke control systems need recurring inspections by ANSI-accredited certified technicians.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

NRS 477.100 'authority' (State Fire Marshal or local building/fire officials); damper and smoke-control defects reported to the owner, the State Fire Marshal and the local governing body

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In force; no dated deadlines — damper/smoke-control inspections recur on the cycle of the locally adopted IFC

Questions about the retrofit and recertification mandates in Nevada

Which retrofit and recertification mandates apply in Nevada today?

NRS 477.100-477.170 (1981) fire-safety changes for existing hotels, motels, apartments, condos and offices; NRS 477.091-477.099 (2019) fire/smoke damper and smoke control inspections; R048-24 (filed Sep 16, 2024) adds Type I hood airflow checks at least every 5 years. Applies to existing buildings; local retrofit ordinances may not be less stringent, and stricter ones need State Board of Examiners approval (NRS 477.110). Under 2019 statutes, fire/smoke dampers and smoke control systems need recurring inspections by ANSI-accredited certified technicians.

Who enforces the retrofit and recertification mandates in Nevada?

NRS 477.100 'authority' (State Fire Marshal or local building/fire officials); damper and smoke-control defects reported to the owner, the State Fire Marshal and the local governing body.

What changes next for the retrofit and recertification mandates in Nevada?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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