Fort Wayne, Indiana Building Codes

Building Codes References

• 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.
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 amendments)Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online
Structural Code2008 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 Code1999 Indiana Plumbing Code (1997 UPC)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 with Amendments)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 and online
Elevator CodeIndiana Elevator Safety Code (ANSI/ASME A17.1-2004)Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and 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
StructuralAllen County Building Department
Phone: (260) 449-7131
Fax: (260) 449-7596
PlumbingAllen County Building Department
Phone: (260) 449-7131
Fax: (260) 449-7596
MechanicalAllen County Building Department
Phone: (260) 449-7131
Fax: (260) 449-7596
ElectricalAllen County Building Department
Phone: (260) 449-7131
Fax: (260) 449-7596
AccessibilityAllen County Building Department
Phone: (260) 449-7131
Fax: (260) 449-7596
Historic PreservationHistoric Preservation Commission
Phone: (260) 427-1127
Fire MarshalJames Murua
Assistant Chief, Prevention and Fire Marshal
Phone: (260) 427-1368
CivilCity Engineer
Phone: (260) 427-1172
ZoningDept. of Planning Services
Phone: (260) 449-7607
Fax: (260) 449-7682
PlanningStrategic Planning
Phone: (260) 427-1127
Public WorksDivision of Public Works/Utilities
Phone: (260) 427-1381
Parks/RecreationParks Department
Phone: (260) 427-6000
Building codes are also available for these other Indiana municipalities: