Fort Wayne, Indiana Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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• Indiana has adopted mandatory state-wide building codes. All plans are reviewed at the state level for compliance.
• In Fort Wayne, the Indiana building codes are enforced by Allen County. For questions regarding structural, mechanical, plumbing or electrical issues contact David Fuller, Allen County Building Commissioner, (260) 449-7131, Phone; (260) 449-7596, Fax.
• In Fort Wayne, the Indiana building codes are enforced by Allen County. For questions regarding structural, mechanical, plumbing or electrical issues contact David Fuller, Allen County Building Commissioner, (260) 449-7131, Phone; (260) 449-7596, Fax.
Fort Wayne 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 and online |
| Structural Code | 2008 Indiana Building Code (2006 IBC, ANSI A-117.1-2003, ASCE-7-2005) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
| Plumbing Code | 1999 Indiana Plumbing Code (1997 UPC) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
| Mechanical Code | 2008 Indiana Mechanical Code (2006 IMC with state amendments) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
| Electrical Code | 2009 Indiana Electrical Code (2008 NEC with Amendments) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2008 Indiana Fire Code (2006 IFC with state amendments) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
| Accessibility Code | 2008 Indiana Building Code Chapter 11 - Accessibility | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
| Energy Code | Indiana Energy Conservation Code (1992 CABO) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
| Elevator Code | Indiana Elevator Safety Code (ANSI/ASME A17.1-2004) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
| 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 | Community Development Phone: (260) 427-1127 Fax: (260) 427-1375 |
| Plumbing | Community Development Phone: (260) 427-1127 Fax: (260) 427-1375 |
| Mechanical | Community Development Phone: (260) 427-1127 Fax: (260) 427-1375 |
| Electrical | Community Development Phone: (260) 427-1127 Fax: (260) 427-1375 |
| Civil | City Engineer Phone: (260) 427-1172 |
| Accessibility | Community Develpment Phone: (260) 427-1127 Fax: (260) 427-1375 |
| Historic Preservation | Historic Preservation Commission Phone: (260) 427-1127 |
| Zoning | Dept. of Planning Services Phone: (260) 449-7607 Fax: (260) 449-7682 |
| Planning | Strategic Planning Phone: (260) 427-1127 |
| Public Works | Division of Public Works/Utilities Phone: (260) 427-1381 |
| Fire Marshal | James Murua Assistant Chief, Prevention and Fire Marshal Phone: (260) 427-1368 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks Department Phone: (260) 427-6000 |
Other Indiana Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Indiana:
