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

Permit Applications

  1. Demolition Permit (PDF)
  2. Electrical Permit (PDF)
  3. Excavation Permit (PDF)
  4. General Building and Plumbing Permit (PDF)
  5. Improvement Location Permit
  6. Relocation Permit Application (PDF)
  7. Water Well Log (PDF)
  8. Water Well Permit Application (PDF)

Fee Schedules

  1. Building Department Fee Schedule (PDF)
  2. Sanitary Sewer Connection and Tap Inspection Fees (PDF)
  3. Schedule of Building Inspections (PDF)
  4. Water Department Related Permit Fees (PDF)

Building Resources

  1. Anchoring of Wooden Sill Plates (PDF)
  2. Auburn Electric Department 260.925.8232 (PDF)
  3. Construction Hours (PDF)
  4. Deck Building Code Overview (PDF)
  5. Electrical Grounding Information (PDF)
  6. Fireblocking (PDF)
  7. Footers and Foundation Detail (PDF)
  8. Indiana Electrical Code (IEC) Amendments (PDF)
  9. Licensed Electrical Contractors (PDF)
  10. Licensed Plumbing Contractors (PDF)
  11. Ramp and Handrail Guidelines (PDF)
  12. Residential Permit Requirements (PDF)
  13. Smoke Alarm Codes (PDF)
  14. Smoke Alarm Update (PDF)
  15. Temporary Electric Service Installation Guidelines (PDF)

Licensing Applications

  1. Electrician License Renewal Application (PDF)
  2. Electrician License Requirements (PDF)
  3. Plumbing License Renewal Application (PDF)