South Bend, Indiana Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for South Bend, Indiana.
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• Indiana has adopted mandatory state-wide building codes. All plans are reviewed at the state level for compliance.
• South Bend’s Zoning Code (Chapter 21) is available online.
• South Bend’s Building Code (Chapter 6) is available online.
• South Bend’s Zoning Code (Chapter 21) is available online.
• South Bend’s Building Code (Chapter 6) is available online.
South Bend 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-A117.1-2003, 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 | 1992 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 | Building Department Phone: (574) 235-9554 |
| Plumbing | Building Department Phone: (574) 235-9554 Fax: (574) 235-5541 |
| Mechanical | Building Department Phone: (574) 235-9554 Fax: (574) 235-5541 |
| Electrical | Building Department Phone: (574) 235-9554 Fax: (574) 235-5541 |
| Civil | Public Works Dept. Div. of Engineering Phone: (574) 235-5937 |
| Accessibility | Building Department Phone: (574) 235-9554 Fax: (574) 235-5541 |
| Zoning | Building Department Phone: (574) 235-9554 Fax: (574) 235-5541 |
| Planning | Division of Community Development Phone: (574) 235-9371 |
| City Attorney | Chuck Leone City Attorney Phone: (574) 235-9241 |
| Public Works | Public Works Dept. Div. of Engineering Phone: (574) 235-9251 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Department - Prevention Phone: (574) 235-9255 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Dept. Phone: (574) 299-4765 |
Other Indiana Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Indiana:
