LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Department of Building and Safety has earned national accreditation from International Accreditation Service (IAS), a subsidiary of the International Code Council, making it the first city in the nation to receive this recognition.
"This is a great achievement and demonstrates the city of Las Vegas' commitment to public safety," said IAS president Chuck Ramani. "To achieve accreditation, the Las Vegas Department of Building and Safety underwent rigorous assessments to verify that it operates under the highest ethical, legal, and technical standards while providing enhanced life safety and property protection."