# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.027: Applicability of chapter to certain emergency situations to extinguish fires and de minimus collection of precipitation

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## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.027
- **Heading:** Applicability of chapter to certain emergency situations to extinguish fires and de minimus collection of precipitation
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 48 / Chapter 533 / Section 533.027

## Text

1. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: (a) The use of water in emergency situations to extinguish fires by a public agency or a volunteer fire department; or (b) The de minimus collection of precipitation: (1) From the rooftop of a single-family dwelling for nonpotable domestic use; or (2) If the collection does not conflict with any existing water rights as determined by the State Engineer, in a guzzler to provide water for use by wildlife. The guzzler must: (I) Have a capacity of 20,000 gallons or less; (II) Have a capture area of 1 acre or less; (III) Have a pipe length of 1 / 4 mile or less; (IV) Be developed by a state or federal agency responsible for wildlife management or by any other person in consultation with the Department of Wildlife; and (V) Be approved for use by the Department of Wildlife.

2. As used in this section: (a) “ Domestic use ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 534.013 . (b) “ Guzzler ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 501.121 . (c) “ Public agency ” means an agency, bureau, board, commission, department or division of this State or a political subdivision of this State.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.005 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.005.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.007 “Interbasin transfer of groundwater” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.007.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.010 “Person” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.015 “State Engineer” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.015.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.020 “Stream system” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.023 “Wildlife purposes” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.023.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.024 Legislative declaration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.024.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.025 Water belongs to public](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.025.md)
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- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.028 Applicability of chapter to retention or detention of developed stormwater flow for certain purposes in county whose population is less than 700,000](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.028.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.030 Appropriation for beneficial use; use for recreational purpose, developed shortage supply or intentionally created surplus declared beneficial; limitations and exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.035 Beneficial use: Basis, measure and limit of right to use](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.037 Determination of priority of water right acquired for use in federal reclamation project; no additional water rights granted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.037.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 533.040 Water used for beneficial purposes to remain appurtenant to place of use; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T48_C533_S533.040.md)

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