The objective of the Building Department of Elko is to provide for code compliance by requiring construction documents to be prepared in adequate detail and submitted for review and acceptance. The International Building Code suggests design standards for every area of the nation and in Elko, Nevada, our design values are:

Applicable Codes:

• 2003 International Building Code with Appendices C, E, F, G, H, I and J and necessary administrative provisions
• 2003 International Residential Code with the exception of Chapters 12-42, but with Appendices F, G, H, J and K and necessary administrative provisions
• 2003 Uniform Mechanical Code with Appendices A, B, C, and D and necessary administrative provisions
• 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code with Appendices A, B, D, E, G, H, I J and L and necessary administrative provisions
• 2003 International Fire Code
• 2002 Electrical Code
• 1997 Uniform Administrative Code
• 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
• 2006 International Energy Conservation Code

Accordingly, the Building Department intends to see that structures are designed to withstand reasonable loads with normal use.