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Indiana Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 8 current statewide building code adoption records for Indiana, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.

Current Indiana adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
2020 Indiana Residential Code 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Dec 26, 2019 Custom Official source
2014 Indiana Building Code - first printing dated May 2011 2012 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Dec 1, 2014 Amended Official source
2014 Indiana Fuel Gas Code- second printing dated February 2012, 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) ICC Dec 1, 2014 Amended Official source
2014 Indiana Mechanical Code- first printing dated April 2011 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Dec 1, 2014 Amended Official source
2014 Indiana Fire Code First printing dated May 2011, 2012 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Dec 1, 2014 Amended Official source
2009 Indiana Electrical Code - first printing 2008 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Aug 26, 2009 Amended Official source
2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code - ASHRAE 90.1, 2007 2007 ASHRAE 90.1 ASHRAE Not listed Amended Official source
2012 Indiana Plumbing Code 2006 edition, second printing, 2006 International Plumbing Code (IPC) ICC Dec 24, 2012 Amended Official source

Indiana building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Indiana?

The current dataset contains 8 active adoption records for Indiana. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IRC, NFPA 70.

Does Indiana amend its adopted model building codes?

The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended, Custom. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.

How do I confirm the code for a project in Indiana?

Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in Indiana.

Are these Indiana records legal advice?

No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.