Specific Physical Standards
Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.06.302
in effect18.06.302 - Specific Physical Standards
All residential condominiums shall conform to the following physical standards:
(a) Building and Fire Regulations All condominiums and common areas of any condominium project shall comply with the city building and fire codes, as found in Titles 14 and 16, in effect on the date a building permit is filed for construction of new condominiums or on the date an application is filed for condominium conversion projects.
(b) Utilities
(1) Electrical Each unit shall have a separate electrical service. A common electrical system may be installed provided the City building department finds that the common electrical system is submitted by a state-registered electrical engineer and provides adequate service to the condominiums. Each unit shall be provided with separate disconnects and ground fault interrupters.
(2) Gas If natural gas is used in the condominium project, each unit shall have a separate gas service. A common gas system may be installed provided the City building department finds that the common gas system can adequately serve the condominiums, and each unit is provided with a separate gas shutoff valve.
(3) Heating and Air Conditioning Each unit shall have a separate environmental system. A common environmental heating and cooling system may be installed provided the city building department finds that the common system can adequately serve the condominiums and complies with the following:
a. Automatic shutoffs in the circulating air ducts shall comply with Title 14, Buildings and Construction.
b. All air handling ducts are provided with fire dampers at each fire wall and the ceiling of a fire resistive floor ceiling assembly, and the fire rated corridor walls.
c. The system is submitted by a state registered mechanical engineer.
(4) Sewer Each unit shall have separate sewer service. A common sewer line may be installed provided the City building department finds that a common sewer system can adequately serve the condominiums, and the system is submitted by a state-licensed engineer.
(5) Water Each unit shall have a separate water service. A common water system may be installed provided the City building department finds that a common water system can adequately serve the condominiums, and the system is submitted by a state-licensed engineer. New condominium projects or conversion condominium projects constructed after June 28, 1980, shall have separate water shut-off valves for each unit. Conversion condominium projects constructed prior to June 28, 1980, may have separate water shut-off valves for each unit.
(6) Utility System Compliance Utility systems for townhouses shall comply with Title 14, Buildings and Construction.
Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/land_development_code?nodeId=CH18.06LADI_ART3RECO_18.06.302SPPHSTFetched: 11/1/2026