Code Enforcement440 Third Street • Room 302 • Columbus, IN 47201 About Us
About Us The Department of Technical Code Enforcement Bartholomew County/Columbus is responsible for assuring that all construction meets minimum health and life standards, building codes and zoning requirements, and property maintenance standards as specified or referenced in the Ordinances of Bartholomew County and the City of Columbus, Indiana. Our Department issues permits (for a variety of activities including swimming pools and new construction); reviews building plans; assigns addresses; answers requests for information on zoning, code requirements, flood plain coverage and number and type of permits issued. Code Enforcement is also responsible for fire inspections of businesses, schools and other public buildings located out of the city limits. We also investigate nuisance complaints and zoning violations and gain compliance to the standards that make Bartholomew County safe, clean and enjoyable.
The "Building Code of Bartholomew County, Indiana", and the "Building Code of the City of Columbus, Indiana", both state:
If you are thinking of making additions, improvements or alterations to your home or property, a permit is required for most improvements, including but not limited to:
In addition to permits, this department also handles the licensing of Electricians.
The following items may be required by The Department of Technical Code Enforcement prior to the issuance of the permit:
Please contact our office for the specific items required for your project. back
Code books can be obtained through the International Code Council (ICC) or the Architectural Center Bookstore (317-634-3871). Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission / Code Services - Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security. Indiana Amendments to all codes are avilable online at www.state.in.us/legislative/iac/title675.html General Administrative Rules: (675-IAC-12 GAR) Indiana Build Code: (675-IAC-13 IBC) Based on: 2006 International Building Code (1st printing) with Indiana Amendments, Efective June 16, 2008. Indiana Residential Code: (75-IAC-14 OTFDC) Based on: 2003 International Residential Code (5th printing) with Indiana Amendments, Effective April 5, 2008. Industrialized Building Systems: (675-IAC-15-ISB) Effective May 15, 2003. Indiana Plumbing Code: (675-IAC-16 IPC) Based on: 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code with Indiana Amendments, Effective July 30, 1999. Indiana Electrical Code: (675-IAC-17 IEC) Based on: 2008 National Electrical Code (1st printing) with Indiana Amedments, Effective August 26, 2009 Fire & Building Safety Commission 675 IAC 17-1.8-1. Indiana Mechanical Code: (675-IAC-18 IMC) Based on: 2006 International Mechanical Code (1st printing) with 2008 Indiana Amendments, Effective June 16, 2008. Indiana Energy Conservation Code 2010 (ASHRAE 90.1 2007 edition, as amended) Effective 5-6-10 Indiana Swimming Pool Code: (75-IAC-20 ISPC) Based on: 1989 Indiana Swimming Pool Code with Indiana Amendments, Effective December 26, 2002. Indiana Safety Code for Elevators, Escalators, Man lifts and Hoists: (675-IAC-21 SCEEMH) Based on: ANSI/ASME, Effective January 2, 2003. New Elevator Safety Code and related rules, under LSA Doc. #09-871, will be effective on April 13, 2011. Indiana Fire Prevention Code: (75-IAC-22 IFC) Based on: 2006 International Fire Code, (1st printing), with 2008 Indiana Amendments, Effective June 16, 2008. Indiana Supplementary Fire Safety Rules: (675-IAC-24 SFSR) Effective May 17, 2003. Indiana Fuel Gas Code: (675-IAC-25 IFGC) Based on: 2006 International Fuel Gas Code (1st printing), with Indiana Amendments, Effective June 16, 2008. Bulletin from the State of INdiana on structures used for storage or sale of fireworks.
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