Nevada § 278.570 - Building official: Purpose; appointment; compensation; certification and continuing education; employees; expenditures
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 278.570 — Building official: Purpose; appointment; compensation; certification and continuing education; employees; expenditures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 278.570. Building official: Purpose; appointment; compensation; certification and continuing education; employees; expenditures
1. The governing body of any city or county may provide for the inspection of structures
and the enforcement of the zoning regulations and building codes by means of the withholding
of building permits. For the purpose of the inspection of structures and the enforcement of building
codes by means of the withholding of building permits, the governing body may establish
and fill a position of city or county building official, and may fix the compensation
attached to the position, or may authorize an administrative official of the city
or county to assume the functions of the position in addition to his or her customary
functions. A building official must comply with the requirements for certification and continuing
education established pursuant to NRS 278.577 . 2. The building official may appoint such employees as the building official may deem
necessary for the fulfillment of the duties of his or her position. The appointment, promotion, demotion and removal of such employees shall be subject
to the same provisions of law as govern other corresponding civil employees in the
city or county. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 278.577 , any employee appointed pursuant to this subsection whose duties include the reviewing
of plans or the inspection of any portion of a structure must comply with the requirements
for certification and continuing education established pursuant to that section. 3. The expenditures of the building official shall be within the amounts appropriated
for the purpose by the governing body which may provide the funds, equipment and accommodations
necessary for the building official's work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 278.570
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 278.570 cover?
Section 278.570 ("Building official: Purpose; appointment; compensation; certification and continuing education; employees; expenditures") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 278.570?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 278.570 apply to my situation?
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