Building
The Building Department administers and enforces building codes and ordinances established by both city and state agencies. Building codes provide minimum standards for the protection of life, limb, health, environment, public safety, and welfare. Additionally, they require energy conservation practices in the design and construction of buildings and structures. Whether at home, work, school, or out in the community, people rely on the safety of structures that are used every day.
Building Codes
Please note that the following residential building code overview includes only basic guidelines for the listed topics. Always refer to the adopted codes and their amendments for precise language. View the Residential Building Code Overview (PDF).
State Codes
Visit the State of Indiana Codes and Amendments to reference the following codes:
- 2020 Indiana Residential Code
Comprised of: 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (First Printing) 675 IAC 14-4.4
Effective: December 26, 2019 - 2009 Indiana Electrical Code (IEC)
675 IAC 17-1.8
Model Code: 2008 NFPA 70
Effective Date: August 26, 2009 - 2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
675 IAC 19.3
Comprised of: ASHRAE 90.1 2007 / 675 IAC 19-3
Effective: May 7, 2010 - 2012 Indiana Plumbing Code (IPC)
675 IAC 16-1.4
Model Code: 2006 International Plumbing Code
Effective Date: December 24, 2012 - 2014 Indiana Building Code (IBC)
675 IAC 13-2.6
Comprised of: 2012 International Building Code
Effective Date: December 1, 2014 - 2014 Indiana Building Code Chapter 11 – Handicapped Accessibility Code
675 IAC 13-2.6-12 / A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009 Edition
Effective: December 1, 2014 - 2014 Indiana Fire Code (IFC)
675 IAC 22-2.5
Comprised of: 2012 International Fire Code
Effective Date: December 1, 2014 - 2014 Indiana Mechanical Code (IMC)
675 IAC 18-1.6
Comprised of: 2012 International Mechanical Code
Effective Date: December 1, 2014 - Article 20. Swimming Pool Code
Effective: March 25, 2011 / Amended: August 7, 2013 - General Administrative Rules (GAR)
675 IAC 12
Effective Date: December 22, 2006
Updated August 1, 2014; Amended December 1, 2014
Local Codes
Building Resources
- Anchoring of Wooden Sill Plates (PDF)
- Auburn Electric Department 260.925.8232 (PDF)
- Construction Hours (PDF)
- Deck Building Code Overview (PDF)
- Electrical Grounding Information (PDF)
- Fireblocking (PDF)
- Footers and Foundation Detail (PDF)
- Indiana Electrical Code (IEC) Amendments (PDF)
- Licensed Electrical Contractors (PDF)
- Licensed Plumbing Contractors (PDF)
- Ramp and Handrail Guidelines (PDF)
- Residential Permit Requirements (PDF)
- Smoke Alarm Codes (PDF)
- Smoke Alarm Update (PDF)
- Temporary Electric Service Installation Guidelines (PDF)