Fire and Building Code Enforcement
The Fire and Building Code Enforcement Branch encourages the development of building code law enforcement programs within state agencies and political subdivisions and exercises any program of supervision that is approved by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. The branch enforces building laws and related variances as well as other orders that apply to Class I structures, industrialized buildings and mobile structures.
To carry out these objectives, the branch encourages and assists local elected officials to adopt proper ordinances and set in motion code enforcement programs within approved building departments. The branch also provides local building officials with continuing education regarding the application of code and building laws.
In jurisdictions without approved building departments, the branch periodically inspects Class I buildings. Agricultural buildings and one- and two-family dwellings fall under the jurisdiction of local government. The branch also regularly inspects industrialized buildings, audits approved third-party inspection agencies and acts as the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) administrative agency, investigating consumer complaints on manufactured HUD homes.
The branch encourages the professional development of the building commissioner's staff, local building officials and related professional organizations such as the Indiana Association of Building Officials and the Indiana Association of Electrical Inspectors.
The branch responds to building code complaints from the public, contractors, local building officials and other state agencies, and provides assistance during times of public disasters.
- Sample Building Code Ordinance - County
- Sample Building Code Ordinance - Municipality
- Sample Unsafe Building Ordinance
- Code Enforcement FAQ
- Industrialized Building Systems (Modular)/Mobile Structures
- Manufactured Housing
- Downloadable Applications
- Construction Design Releases for Industrial Buildings and Mobile Structures
- DBC / LBO List for the State of Indiana
- Entertainment & Amusement - Check Status - Print Permit
- Fireworks Permit Status
- Notice from ATF's National Licensing Center to All Federal Explosive Licensees and Permittees (PDF)
- Permit Fees
- Haunted House Enforcement Policy
- Christmas Tree Fire Code Information
- Tents and Canopies - The Latest Amendments to Chapter 24, 2003 IFC, Effective 9-22-06
Additional Information
- Administrative Reviews
- Indiana Administrative Code
- International Code Council (I.C.C.)
- Indiana Association of Building Officials (IABO)
- Fire Inspectors Association of Indiana (FIAI)
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
- Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC)
- 2008 Fireworks Permit Application
- Amusement & Entertainment Permit Application
- Create A Preparedness Plan
- File Building Plans Online
- Fire Course & Testing Online Application
- IDHS Website Customer Survey
- Indiana Homeland Security Districts Map
- Indiana Homeland Security Foundation
- IDHS Training Opportunities
