Short Term Rentals (STR)
Short Term Rentals (STRs)
In accordance with the Washoe County STR Ordinance, NLTFPD will conduct a fire inspection on all short-term rental properties in Incline Village/Crystal Bay. This inspection ensures the property meets fire safety codes and enhances guest safety.
- 4th-year STR Fire Inspections require a joint Building & Fire Inspection. Scheduling 4th-year STR inspections must be scheduled through Washoe County via the onenv.us portal.
- Initial STR Fire Inspections requires the Fire District to be scheduled separately, here.
- STR Fire Reinspections can be scheduled online here.
Below is a checklist of the Fire District’s requirements for STR properties:
- Knox Boxes (if applicable)
- Residential Knox Boxs are required for all properties with a monitored fire alarm or fire sprinkler system.
- The District will verify that contact information is updated, ensure Knox Box is accessble and properly installed, and ensure keys or access codes are updated.
- If you are required to have a Knox Box and do not currently have one, you can order one here.
- Emergency Lighting
- Emergency lighting will need to illuminate the path of egress.
- This will assist guests in navigating unfamiliar surroundings in low-light conditions.
- Emergency lighting will need to operate if there is a loss of power.
- Emergency lighting will need to illuminate the path of egress.
- Fire Protection Systems (Fire Sprinklers, Monitored Fire Alarms, Private Fire Hydrants, etc.)
- Fire protection systems must be annually serviced by a licesned fire protection provider with the Nevada State Fire Marshal.
- Please visit the Nevada State Fire Marshal's website to review a list of licesned fire protection providers under Fire Protection Provider Verification.
- Service reports must be submitted to the Fire District via Compliance Engine.
- The fire protection provider will need to submit service reports to the District's Compliance Engine.
- Fire protection systems must be annually serviced by a licesned fire protection provider with the Nevada State Fire Marshal.
- Egress Ladders (if applicable)
- Emergency ladders must be permanently fastened to the interior wall per manufacturer guidelines.
- Not required if the property has a sprinkler system or a monitored fire alarm.
- Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Must be properly placed and less than 10 years old.
- Smoke alarms must be interconnected.
- Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed in areas with fuel-fired appliances.
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fire extinguishers must be annually serviced by a licensed fire protection provider with the Nevada State Fire Marshal.
- This service will verify that fire extinguishers are charged, mounted, unobstructed, properly sized, and that there are no signs of damage.
- For STRs, one exginguisher is needed for each floor of the STR. Extinguishers need to be mounted and unobstructed.
- New extingiushers cannot be purchased in lieu of this annual service.
- Service reports from the fire protection provider must be submitted to the Fire District via Complaince Engine.
- Fire extinguishers must be annually serviced by a licensed fire protection provider with the Nevada State Fire Marshal.
- Fire Pits & Barbecues
- Verify burn permits for outdoor gas fire pits have been issued and are on-site.
- If the property does not have a burn permit for a gas fire pit, please schedule the fire inspector here for an Operational Burn Permit.
- BBQs will also be examined to ensure manfufacturer specs are being followed.
- Verify burn permits for outdoor gas fire pits have been issued and are on-site.
- Vegetation Clearance (Defensible Space Evaluation)
- Property must maintain required defensible space to comply with local fire codes, reduce wildfire risks, and protect lives and structures.
- Learn more about how to create and improve a defensible space.
- Property must maintain required defensible space to comply with local fire codes, reduce wildfire risks, and protect lives and structures.
- Chimneys & Fireplaces
- Proof of regular inspections and cleanings required.
- Ensure no creosote buildup, debris, or structural damage that could cause fires or carbon monoxide leaks.
- Educational materials
- In addition to the educational materials required by Washoe County, the following must be provided for all renters within a common area of the STR:
- Vacation Rental Safety Information Sheet
- Emergency Prepareness Guide/Community Evacuation Routes
- Avalanche Warning Methods (for properties located in avalanche danger zones)
- In addition to the educational materials required by Washoe County, the following must be provided for all renters within a common area of the STR:
Scheduling STR Inspections 4th-year Short-Term Rental Inspections require a joint Building & Fire Inspection. Schedule inspections simultaneously via the onenv.us portal.
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