Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 477.205 “Restrained care facility” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Restrained care facility” means a building or a part of a building which is used to house persons who are under restraint or security. [St. Fire Marshal, § 1.1142, eff. 11-27-78]

NAC 477.210 “Service” and “servicing” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Service” and “servicing” means: 1. Maintenance of portable fire extinguishers or fixed extinguishing systems in accordance with applicable adopted standards, including all charging, filling, recharging, refilling, repa…

NAC 477.215 “Smoking” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Smoking” means the carrying or use of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or tobacco in any form. [St. Fire Marshal, § 1.1144, eff. 11-27-78]

NAC 477.218 “Special hazard suppression system” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Special hazard suppression system” means a fire suppression system other than a sprinkler system or pre-engineered system which requires individual calculation and design to determine the flow rates, nozzle p…

NAC 477.220 “Sprinkler system” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Sprinkler system” means an integrated system of piping connected to a water supply, including a controlling valve and a device for actuating an alarm when the system operates, with sprinklers which will automatically initiate…

NAC 477.222 “Standpipe system” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Standpipe system” means an arrangement of piping, valves, hose connections and related equipment installed in a building or structure with the hose connections located in such a manner that water can be discharged in streams …

NAC 477.225 “Supervisory service” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Supervisory service” means the service required to assure the operating condition of automatic sprinkler systems and other systems for the protection of life and property. [St. Fire Marshal, § 1.1146, eff. 11-27-78]

NAC 477.230 “Supervisory signal” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Supervisory signal” means a signal indicating the need of action in connection with the supervision of watchmen or of sprinkler and other extinguishing systems or equipment or with the maintenance features of other protecti…

NAC 477.235 “System” defined. (NRS 477.030) “System” means any assembly, electrical or mechanical, and all parts and portions connected to it. [St. Fire Marshal, § 1.1148, eff. 11-27-78]

NAC 477.240 “Trouble signal” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Trouble signal” means a signal indicating trouble of any nature, such as a circuit break or ground, occurring in the devices or wiring associated with a protective signaling system. [St. Fire Marshal, § 1.1149, eff. 11-27-78]

NAC 477.245 “U.L.” defined. (NRS 477.030) “U.L.” means Underwriters Laboratories Inc. [St. Fire Marshal, § 1.1150, eff. 11-27-78]

NAC 477.260 “Uniform Mechanical Code” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Uniform Mechanical Code” means the code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. [St. Fire Marshal, § 1.1153, eff. 11-27-78]—(NAC A by R062-04, 9-3-2004)

NAC 477.265 “Uniform Plumbing Code” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Uniform Plumbing Code” means the code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. [St. Fire Marshal, § 1.1154, eff. 11-27-78]

NAC 477.270 “Wet system” defined. (NRS 477.030) “Wet system” means a system employing automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system containing water and connected to a water supply in which water discharges immediately from sprinklers opened by a fire. [St. Fire Marshal, § 1.1…

NAC 477.275 Compliance with intent of chapter. (NRS 477.030) Where no specific standards or requirements are specified in this chapter or contained within other applicable statutes, ordinances or bylaws, or within other codes or regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal, comp…

NAC 477.280 Adoption and effect of local requirements; enforcement of model codes. (NRS 477.030) 1. Except for property owned by the State, where there is a conflict between this chapter and any code, ordinance or regulation adopted by a local authority, the more stringent requir…

NAC 477.281 Codes adopted by reference. (NRS 477.030) 1. The State Fire Marshal hereby adopts by reference the following nationally recognized codes with additions and deletions as noted in NAC 477.283: (a) International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including appendices B, C, D, F an…

NAC 477.283 Changes to codes adopted by reference: International Fire Code; International Building Code; International Existing Building Code; International Wildland-Urban Interface Code; Uniform Mechanical Code. (NRS 477.030) 1. The following changes are made to the 2018 edition…

NAC 477.2833 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook adopted by reference. (NRS 459.773, 477.030) 1. The State Fire Marshal hereby adopts by reference the 2016 Emergency Response Guidebook published by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the United States Depa…

NAC 477.2835 Training of firefighters and personnel of volunteer fire departments, facility fire brigades and fire protection organizations on the management of wildland fires: Compliance with national standards. (NRS 477.030) 1. Fire departments that provide training to firefigh…

NAC 477.285 Requests for clarification of or relief from regulations. (NRS 477.030) Any person desiring clarification of the provisions of this chapter, relief from the strict application of any of their terms or information concerning procedures for dealing with the Division in …

NAC 477.287 Variance from requirements of codes and standards; requirement for use of equivalent means and method; requirements for request for variance; fee. (NRS 477.030, 477.031) 1. The State Fire Marshal may address, by variance, any requirement of the codes or standards adop…

NAC 477.288 Interlocal agreements to delegate all or portion of State Fire Marshal’s authority or duties in counties whose population is less than 100,000: Request by local government; review by State Fire Marshal; reports on activities; revocation; changes in program part of agr…

NAC 477.290 Severability. (NRS 477.030) If any of the provisions of this chapter, or any application thereof to any person, thing or circumstance is held invalid, it is intended that such invalidity not affect the remaining provisions, or their application, that can be given effe…

NAC 477.300 Application; requirements; inspection; maintenance and availability of records; effect; access to systems for protection from fire. (NRS 477.030, 477.033) 1. All applications for licenses or certificates must be made to the State Fire Marshal in the manner required by…

NAC 477.305 Separate licenses; replacement if license or certificate lost or destroyed. (NRS 477.030, 477.033) 1. A separate license is required for each business location. 2. A duplicate license or certificate of registration may be issued to replace a license or certificate whi…

NAC 477.310 Expiration and renewal; change of information; fees; new application if registration expired; late charges; notice of employment or termination. (NRS 477.030) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter and chapter 477 of NRS, all original licenses and certificate…

NAC 477.311 Written examinations; consideration of other qualifications. (NRS 477.030) Except as otherwise provided for a certificate for blasting: 1. An applicant for a certificate of registration must pass a written examination. The applicant must receive a passing score of at …

NAC 477.312 Basis of examinations. (NRS 477.030) The examinations administered by the State Fire Marshal are based on this chapter and the National Fire Codes published by the NFPA. (Added to NAC by St. Fire Marshal, eff. 1-19-84; A 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85; 3-9-89; 2-17-94; R220-99,…

NAC 477.3125 Examinations for installer of medical gas systems. (NRS 477.030) To receive a certificate of registration for an installer of medical gas systems from the State Fire Marshal, an applicant must submit proof that he or she has passed: 1. A national examination relating…

NAC 477.313 Scheduling; failure; testing for higher classification; cheating. (NRS 477.030) 1. The State Fire Marshal will schedule the various examinations so that an applicant may take his or her examination within 90 days after the date of his or her application. Examinations …

NAC 477.314 General requirements for courses, applications, instructors and fees. (NRS 477.030) 1. The State Fire Marshal may issue a certification to a person who successfully completes a specialized training course which has been: (a) Developed by the State Fire Marshal; (b) De…

NAC 477.3142 Approval of proposed courses: Application; evaluation; fee for evaluation; addition to list of approved courses. (NRS 477.030) 1. A person who requests certification must submit an application for the approval of the proposed course which includes: (a) An outline of …

NAC 477.3144 Qualifications of instructors; written evaluations; revocation of accreditation. (NRS 477.030) 1. A course which has been certified by the State Fire Marshal must be taught by an accredited instructor. 2. To be an accredited instructor, a person must: (a) Be recogniz…

NAC 477.3146 Courses not offered through state training program: Application; fee for evaluation. (NRS 477.030) 1. The State Fire Marshal may issue a certification to a person for training received from a course which is not offered through the state training program if that cour…

NAC 477.3148 Training given by training officer of fire department; qualifications of training officer; requirements of syllabus and curriculum. (NRS 477.030) 1. The State Fire Marshal may issue a certificate to each person who completes training given by a training officer of a …

NAC 477.323 Permit required; issuance, expiration and renewal; suspension and reinstatement; revocation; fees; late charge; criminal investigation; plan for termination. (NRS 477.030, 477.031, 477.045) 1. A person shall not store a hazardous material in excess of the amount set f…

NAC 477.325 Fees; exemptions; effect of certificate; refunds. (NRS 477.030, 477.031, 477.032, 477.033) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the schedule of fees for: (a) A license to install or maintain portable fire extinguishers and fixed systems and a blaster’s cer…

NAC 477.330 Maintenance and availability of records; change of location; agreements for services relating to hydrostatic testing. (NRS 477.030) 1. A licensee shall maintain accurate records of all service performed by the licensee and all installations and service agreements made…

NAC 477.333 Issuance of certificate and license. (NRS 477.030, 477.032) The State Fire Marshal will, in accordance with NRS 477.032, issue a certificate of registration and license for codes and regulations in interior design, including, without limitation, furniture, fixture and…

NAC 477.3332 Approval of proposed courses: Application; evaluation; fees and costs; addition to list of approved courses. (NRS 477.030, 477.032) 1. To have a course in codes and regulations approved by the State Fire Marshal, a request must be submitted to the State Fire Marshal …

NAC 477.3334 Qualifications of instructors; written evaluations; revocation of approval. (NRS 477.030, 477.032) 1. A course in codes and regulations approved by the State Fire Marshal must be taught by an instructor who has been approved by the State Fire Marshal. 2. To obtain th…

NAC 477.3336 Courses not previously approved by State Fire Marshal: Submission of information by applicant; fee. (NRS 477.030, 477.032) 1. The State Fire Marshal will issue a certificate of registration and license for codes and regulations in interior design to a person who has …

NAC 477.3338 Determination of compliance with codes; fee. (NRS 477.030, 477.032) For each project in interior design by a holder of a certificate of registration and license for codes and regulations in interior design, the holder shall submit to the authority having jurisdiction…

NAC 477.335 Inspections. (NRS 477.030, 477.033) 1. All pre-engineered or engineered fixed fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, standpipe systems, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, fixed hood systems, fire hydrants and underground fire sprinkler systems, and any ap…

NAC 477.340 Scope; applicability. (NRS 477.030, 477.033) 1. The provisions of NAC 477.340 to 477.370, inclusive, prescribe the requirements for the licensing of persons engaged in the sale, leasing, installation or servicing of fire systems and components of fire systems. 2. The …

NAC 477.345 Licenses: Requirements; classifications; application; fee; annual report of registrants employed by firm. (NRS 477.030, 477.033) 1. Any firm that holds a license to service or install any fire alarm system, standpipe system, residential sprinkler system, automatic spr…