Section
Building Code
150.001 Title
150.002 Purpose
150.003 Authorization and administration
150.004 Scope
150.005 Adoption of rules by reference
150.006 Application for permits
150.007 Permit required
150.008 Other ordinances
150.009 Fees and required inspections
150.010 Permit validity
150.011 Permit extension and/or renewals
150.012 Review of application
150.013 Inspections
150.014 Inspection assistance
150.015 Entry
150.016 Stop order
150.017 Certificate of occupancy
150.018 Workmanship
150.019 Violations
150.020 Right of appeal
150.021 Remedies
150.022 Effective date
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
150.035 Adopted by reference
Reflective Symbols on Structures Using Engineered Lumber
150.050 Definitions
150.051 Requirement
150.052 Reflective symbol form
150.053 Structures constructed with engineered lumber prior to effective date of subchapter
150.054 Effective date
Hearing Officer
150.065 Purpose
150.066 Board of Zoning Appeals
150.067 Plan Commission
150.068 Hearing conducted by the Hearing Officer
Unsafe Building Law
150.075 Adoption
150.076 Appointment of Department to administer
150.077 Construction
150.078 Penalty for violation
Storage Tanks
150.090 Storage tanks
150.999 Penalty
Appendix A: Building permit fees
Appendix B: General residential building inspections
Appendix C: Violation fine schedule
BUILDING CODE
(A) The Building Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to administer and enforce all the provisions of this code. Whenever in this code, it is provided that anything must be done to the approval of or subject to the direction of the Building Administrator or any other officer of the county, this shall be constructed to give such officer only the discretion of determining whether this code has been complied with; and no such provision shall be constructed as giving any officer discretionary powers as to what this code shall be of power to require conditions not prescribed by ordinances or to enforce this code in and arbitrary or discriminatory manner. Any variance from adopted building rules are subject to approval under I.C. 22-13-2-7(b).
(B) Out of the fees collected by applicants, the Building Administrator(s) will be allocated 75% of total fees collected with the remaining 25% being allocated to departmental support. With the exception of commercial, business, public, apartments, hotels, motels, educational, institutional and churches, at which time the Building Administrator will be allocated 50% of total fees collected and the remaining 50% will be allocated back to the Department.
(C) Any person, partnership, corporation or other entity engaging in any construction activity, for which a building permit is required, shall be a listed contractor under Chapter 153 of this code of ordinances. Provided however, that an individual constructing a dwelling or appurtenant structure for personal use or occupancy shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 1999-4-5, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 2006-2-6, passed 2-6-2006; Ord. 2006-2-6-1, passed 2-6-2006)
The provisions of this code apply to the construction, alteration, repair, use, occupancy and addition to all buildings and structures, (excluding structures defined in § 150.07(A)) other than industrialized building systems or manufactured type structures certified under I.C. 22-15-4, in the county.
(Ord. 1999-4-5, passed 4-5-1999)
(A) Building rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission as set out in the following articles of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code are hereby incorporated by reference in this code and shall include later amendments to those articles as the same are published in the Indiana Register or the Indiana Administrative Code with effective dates as fixed therein:
(1) 675 I.A.C. 13 - Building Codes: Indiana Building Code.
(2) 675 I.A.C. 14 - One- and Two-Family Dwelling Codes: Indiana Dwelling Codes: Indiana Residential Code;
(3) 675 I.A.C. 16 - Plumbing Codes: Indiana Plumbing Code;
(4) 675 I.A.C. 17 - Electric Codes: Indiana Electrical Code.
(5) 675 I.A.C. 18 - Mechanical Codes: Indiana Mechanical Code;
(6) 675 I.A.C. 19 - Energy Conservation Codes: Indiana Energy Conservation Code; and
(7) 675 I.A.C. 20 - Swimming Pool Codes: Indiana Swimming Pool Code.
(B) Copies of adopted building rules, codes and standards are on file in the office of the County Planning Department.
(Ord. 1999-4-5, passed 4-5-1999)
(A) No building permit shall be issued for the foregoing purposes, unless the application for a permit is accompanied by a copy of an improvement location permit (ILP), from the required department, and the proposed location showing lot boundaries, and by plan (blue prints required unless waived) and specifications showing the work to be done in addition. A copy of a design release issued by the State Building Administrator and State Fire Marshal pursuant to I.C. 22-15-3-1 shall be provided to the Building Administrator before issuance of a permit for construction covered by such design release (for commercial activity only).
(B) In the event additional work is required, or changes made that are not covered in full in the original application, the applicant shall submit additional applications to conform to this code and to the requirements of the Building and Planning Department before any actual work is begun or continued.
(C) Any errors or omissions in the plans or specifications that do not comply with the intent of this code shall be corrected on site.
(Ord. 1999-4-5, passed 4-5-1999)
(A) A permit shall be obtained before beginning construction, alteration, repair or moving any building or structure, (excluding structures for total agriculture use without electrical use) for which the total value of work is in excess of $1,500 using forms furnished by the Building Administrator and all fees required by this code shall be paid to the County Planning Department office.
(B) All plans for building construction under the authority of the Indiana Department of Fire and Building Services shall be filed with the State Department. A copy of a design release for construction, issued by the State Building Commissioner, shall be provided before issuance of a permit for construction covered by such design release.
(C) All applications for building permits in all unincorporated areas of the county, shall be on forms approved and prescribed by the County Building and Planning Department.
(D) All application for building permits in all unincorporated areas of the county, shall be accompanied by the applicable fees as required by this code, which fees shall be payable to the County Planning and Building Department. No application for building permit shall be released by the County Planning and Building Department until required fees are received.
(E) A permit shall be obtained before beginning the demolition of any building or structure (excluding structures for total agricultural use with no electrical use) for which the total value of the work is in excess of $1,500 using forms furnished by the Building Administrator and the demolition permit fee of $50 shall be paid to the County Planning Department Office. Once permit is received, demolition must occur within 90 days.
(Ord. 1999-4-5, passed 4-5-1999; Am. Ord. 2018-3-19, passed 3-19-2018; Am. Ord. 2018-11-5, passed 11-5-2018)
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