Evansville, Indiana Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Indiana has adopted mandatory state-wide building codes. All plans are reviewed at the state level for compliance.
The 2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code (Ashrae 90.1, 2007) will be effective May 6, 2010.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling Code2008 Indiana Building Code (2006 IBC with state amendments) & 2005 Indiana Residential Code (2003 IRC with state amendments)Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online
Structural Code2008 Indiana Building Code (IBC 2006 with amendments)Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online
Plumbing Code1999 Indiana Plumbing Code (UPC 1997)Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online
Mechanical Code2008 Indiana Mechanical Code (2006 IMC with state amendments)Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online
Electrical Code2009 Indiana Electrical Code (2008 NEC)Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online
Accessibility Code2008 Indiana Building Code Chapter 11 - AccessibilityIndiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online
Energy Code2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code (ASHRAE 90.1 - 2007) with Indiana amendmentsIndiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online
Elevator CodeIndiana Elevator Safety Code (ANSI/ASME A17.1, 2004)Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online
Other CodesFuel Gas: 2008 Indiana Fuel Gas Code (2006 IFGC with state amendments)

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 AreaContact
StructuralDavid Hayes
Structural Inspector
Phone: (812) 436-7875
PlumbingRandy Lander
Plumbing Inspector
Phone: (812) 436-7876
MechanicalLarry Lynch
HVAC/Mechanical Inspector
Phone: (812) 436-7873
ElectricalKeith Dixon
Electrical Inspector
Phone: (812) 436-7871
AccessibilityStephen Fuchs
Assistant Building Commissioner
Phone: (812) 436-7867
Historic PreservationDept. of Metropolitan Development
Phone: (812) 436-7823
EnvironmentalEvansville Environmental Protection Agency
Phone: (812) 435-6145
Fire MarshalKeith Jarboe
Fire Chief
Phone: (812) 435-6235
CivilCity Engineer
Phone: (812) 436-4990
ZoningBradley Mills
Executive Director - County Area Plan Commission
Phone: (812) 435-5226
PlanningDept. of Metropolitan Development
Phone: (812) 436-7823
Parks/RecreationParks Dept.
Phone: (812) 435-6141
Building codes are also available for these other Indiana municipalities: