Water Projects/Engineering

Can NNPH accept “red line” corrections on plans?
Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) cannot accept any red line corrections on plans.  All plans are submitted through the City of Reno, City of Sparks, and Washoe County Community Services Department (CSD) and therefore, all plans must match.  Since NNPH is only a small piece of the total plan review, all revisions must be submitted through the correct agency and routed for review.
Can we meet with NNPH to discuss specific concerns or projects?

Meetings are held at the Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) office, and scheduling is completed through NNPH staff at 775-328-2434 or the ehsplanreview@nnph.org email.  

What is required for a Final Map signature from NNPH?
An approved water project that matches the grading and civil infrastructure plans is required in order for Northern Nevada Public Health to sign any final map.  Map Signature form
What are the professional stamp and signature requirements for plan submittal?

Per the Nevada Board of Professional Engineer and Land Surveyors (NVBPELS), all plans are required to be stamped and signed in accordance with NAC 625.

Per the Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design (NSBAIDRD), all plans are required to be stamped and signed in accordance with NAC 623.

How are separation distances determined?

All separations are determined from the outside pipe or enclosure.  All plan submittals should be utilizing the outside diameter of pipe, catch basin, sewer main, storm drain, etc to identify the minimum separation distance allowed per NAC 445A.

Plans must demonstrate actual pipe diameters and ensure all separations meet the minimum requirements of NAC 445A.

How do I find the status of a construction plan review?

Email ehsplanreview@nnph.org

All plan review status, supplemental information for review, and other information regarding plans should be emailed to this location.

Emails should include the building permit number in the subject line.

What is the submittal process for a water project?
  • All water projects are reviewed by Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSDW).   You can find BSDW’s submittal requirements, fees, and other relevant information related to water projects at https://ndep.nv.gov/water/drinking-water/engineering-reviews.
  • Northern Nevada Public Health serves as facility managers for groundwater and consecutive public water systems and should be the initial point of contact for all public water system general inquiries outside of water projects.

Last modified on 08/14/2023