Evansville, Indiana Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Evansville, Indiana.
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• Indiana has adopted mandatory state-wide building codes. All plans are reviewed at the state level for compliance.
Evansville 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 state amendments) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Structural Code | 2008 Indiana Building Code (IBC 2006 with amendments) | 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) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | Fire/Life Safety: 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 - Accessibility | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 |
| Energy Code | 1992 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 |
| Other Codes | Fuel Gas: 2008 Indiana Fuel Gas Code (2006 IFGC with state amendments) | |
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 | David Hayes Structural Inspector Phone: (812) 436-7875 |
| Plumbing | Randy Lander Plumbing Inspector Phone: (812) 436-7876 |
| Mechanical | Larry Lynch HVAC/Mechanical Inspector Phone: (812) 436-7873 |
| Electrical | Keith Dixon Electrical Inspector Phone: (812) 436-7871 |
| Civil | City Engineer Phone: (812) 436-4990 |
| Accessibility | Stephen Fuchs Assistant Building Commissioner Phone: (812) 436-7867 |
| Historic Preservation | Dept. of Metropolitan Development Phone: (812) 436-7823 |
| Zoning | Bradley Mills Executive Director - County Area Plan Commission Phone: (812) 435-5226 |
| Planning | Dept. of Metropolitan Development Phone: (812) 436-7823 |
| Environmental | Evansville Environmental Protection Agency Phone: (812) 435-6145 |
| Fire Marshal | Keith Jarboe Fire Chief Phone: (812) 435-6235 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks Dept. Phone: (812) 435-6141 |
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