Indiana Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Indiana.
This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
Additional Resources
Indiana has adopted mandatory, statewide building codes. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent regulations only with the approval of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.
Code Alert: The 2008 Indiana Building, Fire, Mechanical and Fuel Gas codes will be effective June 16, 2008.
Indiana Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2008 Indiana Building Code (2006 IBC with state amendments) & 2005 Indiana Residential Code (2003 IRC) with amendments | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Structural Code | 2008 Indiana Building Code (IBC 2006, ANSI A-117.1-2003, ASCE-7-2005) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Plumbing Code | 1999 Indiana Plumbing Code (UPC 1997) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Mechanical Code | 2008 Indiana Mechanical Code (2006 IMC with state amendments) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Electrical Code | 2009 Indiana Electrical Code (2008 NEC with amendments) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2008 Indiana Fire Code (2006 IFC with state amendments) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Accessibility Code | 2008 Indiana Building Code, Chapter 11 | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Energy Code | Indiana Energy Conservation Code (1992 CABO) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Elevator Code | Indiana Elevator Safety Code (ANSI/ASME A17.1, 2004) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Gas Code | 2008 Indiana Fuel Gas Code (2006 IFGC with state amendments) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
Indiana Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Mara Snyder Code Services Phone: (317) 233-5341 |
| Plumbing | Mara Snyder Code Services Phone: (317) 233-5341 |
| Mechanical | Mara Snyder Code Services Phone: (317) 233-5341 |
| Electrical | Mara Snyder Code Services Phone: (317) 233-5341 |
| Accessibility | Mara Snyder Code Services Phone: (317) 233-5341 |
| Plan Review | Carolyn Kemp Plan Review Division Phone: (317) 232-1431 |
| Planning/Land Use | Cliff Wojtalewicz Planning Division Director Phone: (317) 234-2582 |
| Fire Marshal | Mike Garvey Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Phone: (317) 232-2222 |
| Forestry/Parks | Division of Forestry Phone: (317) 232-4105 |
| Transportation | Dept. of Transportation Phone: (317) 232-5533 |
| Boiler Inspector | Dan Willis Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Division Phone: (317) 232-1921 |
| Elevator Inspector | Debra Jackson Elevator Safety Division Phone: (317) 232-2670 |
Indiana Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Indiana:
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