Indianapolis, Indiana Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Indianapolis offers a service to assist builders in determining what permits and processes are required. Contact the City Business Ombudsman, (317) 327-5555.
• Building permits are available online for download.
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 amemdments)Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online
Structural Code2008 Indiana Building Code (IBC 2006, 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 (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 with amendments)Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online
Accessibility Code2008 Indiana Building Code, CH. 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 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
StructuralScott Mason
Manager, Building Inspections
Phone: (317) 327-5550
Fax: (317) 327-8475
PlumbingScott Mason
Manager, Building Inspections
Phone: (317) 327-5550
Fax: (317) 327-8475
MechanicalScott Mason
Manager, Building Inspections
Phone: (317) 327-5550
Fax: (317) 327-8475
ElectricalScott Mason
Manager, Building Inspections
Phone: (317) 327-5550
Fax: (317) 327-8475
AccessibilityScott Mason
Manager, Building Inspections
Phone: (317) 327-5550
Fax: (317) 327-8475
Historic PreservationDavid Baker
Historic Preservation Administrator
Phone: (317) 327-4409
EnvironmentalKumar Menon
Director of Public Works
Phone: (317) 327-4000
Fax: (317) 327-4954
Fire MarshalTandy Branham
Fire Prevention
Phone: (317) 327-6006
ZoningThomas Weber
Manager, Zoning Inspections
Phone: (317) 327-5249
PlanningMike Peoni
Administrator, Division of Planning
Phone: (317) 327-5133
Fax: (317) 327-5103
City AttorneyCorporation Counsel
Phone: (317) 327-4055
Public WorksDirector of Public Works
Phone: (317) 327-4000
Fax: (317) 327-4954
Parks/RecreationJoseph Wynns
Director of Parks
Phone: (312) 327-7089
Building codes are also available for these other Indiana municipalities: