Permits & Permitting for HVAC Work

What typically requires a permit

• Furnace, AC, or heat pump replacement or new installation
• New ductwork or significant duct modifications
• Gas line work and new gas appliance connections

Exactly what requires a permit — and the fees — is set by your local jurisdiction (e.g., Washoe County, City of Reno, Carson City) and can change. We confirm permit requirements for your specific project; do not rely on this page for fee amounts.

Who pulls the permit

A licensed contractor should pull the permit under their license. Be cautious if a contractor asks you, the homeowner, to pull the permit for professional work — it can shift liability to you and is sometimes a sign the contractor isn't properly licensed for the work.

What inspection involves

After the work, a jurisdiction inspector verifies it meets code — checking electrical connections, gas and venting, clearances, and safety provisions. Passing inspection creates a record that the work was done correctly, which matters at resale and for insurance.

How Mountain West handles permitting

For permitted work, we pull the required permits and coordinate inspection as part of the job, so you don't have to navigate the building department yourself. We perform licensed work under our Nevada contractor licenses.

Mountain West is licensed in Nevada (C-21 #0083714, C-2 #0092179, C-1G & C-1H #0095206). Confirm current permit requirements with your local building department.