Commissioners table decision on adopting 2024 International Fire Code and Northern Nevada amendments

Dec 18, 2025

County staff presented the proposed adoption of the 2024 IFC and regional amendments, including new rules for energy storage systems and emergency access roads; after questions about appeals, retroactivity and local impacts the board voted 4-1 to table the ordinance for further review and for a fire marshal representative to attend.

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Lyon County staff proposed adopting the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) and the Northern Nevada amendments on Dec. 18 to align county code with the state and local fire districts. Community Development Director Gavin Henderson summarized the change and said adoption fulfills compatibility requirements under state rules (NAC 477.740) and allows consistent standards for local fire protection districts.

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