Codes

Please note that the following tips are ONLY basic guide lines  for the listed topics. Always refer to the adopted model codes and their amendments for the correct verbiage & guidance. All local zoning/setback requirements must be in compliance.

Building Codes

Visit the State of Indiana Codes and Amendments to reference the following codes:

• Indiana Fire and Building Services Department General Administrative Rules (675 IAC 12)
  Effective Date: 22 December 2006
  Updated 8/27/10
• Indiana Accessibility Code (675 IAC 13-2.5 - 12)
  Amended Chapter 11 of the 2000 International Building Code
  Effective Date: 16 June 2008
• Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13-2.5)
  Model Code: 2006 International Building Code
  Effective Date: 16 June 2008
• Indiana Electrical Code (675 IAC 17-1.8)
  Model Code: 2008 NFPA 70
  Effective Date: 26 August, 2009
• Indiana Energy Conservation Code (675 IAC 19.3)
  Model Code: ASHRAE 90.1, 2007
  Effective Date: 7 May 2010 
• Indiana Fire Code (675 IAC 22-2.4)
  Model Code: 2006 International Fire Code
  Effective Date: 16 June 2008
• Indiana Mechanical Code (675 IAC 18-1.5)
  Model Code: 2006 International Mechanical Code
  Effective Date: 16 June 2008
• Indiana Plumbing Code (675 IAC 16-1. 3)
  Model Code:1997 Uniform Plumbing Code
  Effective Date: 30 July 1999
• Indiana Residential Code, 2005 Edition (675 IAC 14-4.3)
  Model Code:2003 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings; Chapter 43 of the 2006 International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings
  Effective Date: 5 April 2012
• Indiana Swimming Pool Code, General Provisions and Definitions (675 IAC 20-1.1)
  Effective Date: 24 April 2011

Residential Building Code Overview PDF

City Codes

The City Codes are in Microsoft Word format (.doc). You will need Microsoft Word '97 or higher to view these documents.

Building – Section 151
Plumbing – Section 153
Electrical – Section 155
Minimum Housing Code – Section 158
Dangerous Buildings – Section 159
Building Code Fee Schedule – Section 163

Planning

Zoning Code - Section 150
Subdivision Control Regulations - Section 152
MS4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff – Section 161