Indianapolis, Indiana Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Indianapolis, Indiana.
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• Building permits are available online for download.
• Building permits are available online for download.
Indianapolis 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 amemdments) | Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
| Structural Code | 2008 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 Code | 1999 Indiana Plumbing Code (UPC 1997) | 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, CH. 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 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 | Scott Mason Manager, Building Inspections Phone: (317) 327-5550 Fax: (317) 327-8475 |
| Plumbing | Scott Mason Manager, Building Inspections Phone: (317) 327-5550 Fax: (317) 327-8475 |
| Mechanical | Scott Mason Manager, Building Inspections Phone: (317) 327-5550 Fax: (317) 327-8475 |
| Electrical | Scott Mason Manager, Building Inspections Phone: (317) 327-5550 Fax: (317) 327-8475 |
| Accessibility | Scott Mason Manager, Building Inspections Phone: (317) 327-5550 Fax: (317) 327-8475 |
| Historic Preservation | David Baker Historic Preservation Administrator Phone: (317) 327-4409 |
| Zoning | Thomas Weber Manager, Zoning Inspections Phone: (317) 327-5249 |
| Planning | Mike Peoni Administrator, Division of Planning Phone: (317) 327-5133 Fax: (317) 327-5103 |
| Environmental | Kumar Menon Director of Public Works Phone: (317) 327-4000 Fax: (317) 327-4954 |
| City Attorney | Corporation Counsel Phone: (317) 327-4055 |
| Public Works | Director of Public Works Phone: (317) 327-4000 Fax: (317) 327-4954 |
| Fire Marshal | Tandy Branham Fire Prevention Phone: (317) 327-6006 |
| Parks/Recreation | Joseph Wynns Director of Parks Phone: (312) 327-7089 |
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Other Indiana Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Indiana:
