What building code does Indianapolis, IN use?
Indianapolis, IN currently enforces the 2014 Indiana Building Code (based on 2012 IBC), 675 IAC 13-2.6. Indianapolis enforces the state-adopted code. All technical codes are statewide rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission that Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code sec. 536-801 incorporates by reference, local amendments require state approval, and the DHS rules page (checked 2026-07-21) still lists the 2012 IBC-based building code, 2008 NEC, and ASHRAE 90.1-2007 energy code as current with no newer editions pending.
Adopted codes
| Scope | Code | Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Building | Indiana Building Code (based on 2012 IBC), 675 IAC 13-2.6 | 2014 |
| Residential | Indiana Residential Code (based on 2018 IRC), 675 IAC 14-4.4 | 2020 |
| Fire | Indiana Fire Code (based on 2012 IFC), 675 IAC 22-2.5 | 2014 |
| Mechanical | Indiana Mechanical Code (based on 2012 IMC), 675 IAC 18-1.6 | 2014 |
| Plumbing | Indiana Plumbing Code (based on 2006 IPC), 675 IAC 16-1.4 | 2012 |
| Electrical | National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) | 2008 |
| Energy | Indiana Energy Conservation Code (based on ASHRAE 90.1-2007), 675 IAC 19-4 | 2010 |
Current adoptions effective 2014-12-01.
Permits: Indianapolis permitting office
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curl https://codes.submittal.app/api/v1/cities/indianapolis.jsonConfidence: high · Verified against official sources:
- https://www.in.gov/dhs/boards-and-commissions/fpbsc-rules/
- https://www.in.gov/dhs/fire-and-building-safety/
- https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances
Part of the open building-codes dataset (CC BY 4.0). See also: Indiana statewide adoptions.