Indiana building code
Indiana has adopted 2014 Indiana Building Code based on 2012 IBC (International Building Code, 2012 Edition, First Printing). The table below lists the governing edition for every discipline a plan check touches, followed by the Indiana cities and counties that amend it locally.
- Current edition
- 2014 Indiana codes (2012 I-Codes) for building/fire/mechanical/fuel gas, 2020 Indiana Residential Code (2018 IRC), 2012 Indiana Plumbing Code (2006 IPC), 2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2007), plus new 2026 Indiana Electrical Code (2023 NEC)
- Prior edition
- Electrical only: Indiana Electrical Code, 2009 Edition (2008 NEC), 675 IAC 17-1.8
- Code authority
- Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission (Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Division of Fire and Building Safety)
Edition changeover: Projects with a complete application on or before approx. 2026-01 (repealed/replaced by 2026 Indiana Electrical Code; final rule published in Indiana Register 2025-12-10, exact repeal date unverified) may still be reviewed under the Electrical only: Indiana Electrical Code, 2009 Edition (2008 NEC), 675 IAC 17-1.8.
Adopted code by discipline
| Discipline | Adopted code | Local amendment |
|---|---|---|
| Building | 2014 Indiana Building Code based on 2012 IBC (International Building Code, 2012 Edition, First Printing) | n/a |
| Residential | 2020 Indiana Residential Code based on 2018 IRC (International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, First Printing) | n/a |
| Fire | 2014 Indiana Fire Code based on 2012 IFC (International Fire Code, 2012 Edition, First Printing) | n/a |
| Electrical | 2026 Indiana Electrical Code based on 2023 NEC (NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, first printing) | n/a |
| Mechanical | 2014 Indiana Mechanical Code based on 2012 IMC (International Mechanical Code, 2012 Edition, First Printing) | n/a |
| Plumbing | 2012 Indiana Plumbing Code based on 2006 IPC (International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, Second Printing) | n/a |
| Energy | 2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code based on ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007 (Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings) | n/a |
| Fuel Gas | 2014 Indiana Fuel Gas Code based on 2012 IFGC (International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition, Second Printing) | n/a |
Overlays that can apply
Mapped hazard and district overlays stack on top of the adopted code. These are the overlays recorded for Indiana. They apply by parcel, not jurisdiction-wide, so confirm the parcel before assuming one is in play. Check CAL FIRE's fire hazard severity viewer and FEMA's flood map service.
- FEMA mapped flood hazard area
Sources
- https://www.in.gov/dhs/boards-and-commissions/fpbsc-rules/
- https://www.in.gov/dhs/files/Electrical-Code-Table.pdf
- https://iar.iga.in.gov/register/20251210-IR-675240566RFA
- https://iar.iga.in.gov/register/20250903-IR-675240566RAA
- https://www.in.gov/dhs/boards-and-commissions/building-code-update-committee/
- https://www.in.gov/dhs/files/Chapter-1-Proposal-Version-2.pdf
- https://www.iabo.com/Current-Code
- https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/adoptions-map/indiana/
- https://up.codes/codes/indiana
Common questions
What building code does Indiana use?
Indiana uses 2014 Indiana Building Code based on 2012 IBC (International Building Code, 2012 Edition, First Printing). It is administered by the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission (Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Division of Fire and Building Safety). The prior edition was Electrical only: Indiana Electrical Code, 2009 Edition (2008 NEC), 675 IAC 17-1.8.
Do cities in Indiana amend the state code?
Local amendments are adopted by ordinance at the city or county level. Confirm with the building department that reviews your permit.
Which edition applies to a permit already in review in Indiana?
Projects with a complete application on or before approx. 2026-01 (repealed/replaced by 2026 Indiana Electrical Code; final rule published in Indiana Register 2025-12-10, exact repeal date unverified) may still be reviewed under the Electrical only: Indiana Electrical Code, 2009 Edition (2008 NEC), 675 IAC 17-1.8.
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Compiled from published state and municipal adoption ordinances. Local governments amend their codes on their own schedule, and a pending ordinance can change what applies to your permit. Confirm the governing edition with the building department before you submit. This page is reference information, not a code determination.