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Water heaters in Las Vegas garages
Source: Las Vegas Garage Door Help (lasvegasgaragedoorhelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
- In a garage, Clark County requires the water heater to sit on a stand at least 18 inches from the floor to the burner or element.
- The City of Las Vegas requires gas water heaters in garages that could be hit to be guarded behind barriers, elevated, or placed out of the normal path of vehicles.
(source: Clark County Department of Building and Fire Prevention) (source: City of Las Vegas Building and Safety)
Both Clark County and the City of Las Vegas require a permit to replace a water heater. (source: Clark County Department of Building and Fire Prevention) (source: City of Las Vegas Building and Safety)
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Sources
- Clark County Department of Building and Fire Prevention: Inspection FAQ (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Las Vegas Building and Safety: Residential Water Heater Installation Guideline (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
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