Building Permits

The 2020 Indiana Residential Code (based on the 2018 International Code) will now be in effect by the State. This will include the State of Indiana Amendments. 2020 IRC.

A free viewing of the Code Book.

Beginning February 1, 2020, and per IRC 310.1, ALL NEW HOME APPLICATIONS MUST ALSO INCLUDE A BASEMENT PLAN THAT SHOWS AT LEAST ONE EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW OR DOOR FOR A COMMON SPACE. The requirement, amended out by the State in the previous Residential Code, is now required for the 2020 Indiana Residential Code (2018 International Residential Code).

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Commercial

Residential

RESIDENTIAL PERMITTING PROCESS

Mechanical

Electrical Permit Application
- Residential Rewire/Upgrade
- Solar Installers Guidelines
- Solar Photovoltaic Permit Guidelines
  - For ground-mounted solar panels, an accessory/foundation permit must be issued prior to obtaining Electrical Permit Guidelines.
Plumbing Permit Application
HVAC Permit Application
- GAS SAFETY PRESSURIZATION TEST

Cell Towers & Signs

New Cell Tower Permit Application and Sign Permit Applications for County Properties must be submitted to the Area Plan Commission for approval. Once an Improvement Location Permit has been issued, that document must be brought to the Building Department, along with applicable fees, for permits.

New Cell Tower Applications and Sign Permit Applications for City Properties must be submitted to the City Zoning Department. Once an Improvement Location Permit has been issued, that document must be brought to the Building Department, along with applicable fees, for permits.

Applications for Additions & Substantial Changes to Existing Towers, or Demolition/Removal of Cell Tower Equipment, for City and County Properties, must be submitted to the Building Department, along with applicable fees, for permits.