Building

Permit Applications

• Building Permit Application
• Sign Permit Application

Energy Code Documents

• New Energy Code (Effective 03/04/13)
• Prescriptive Compliance Report Forms (08/10/12)
• Indiana Energy Code
• Residential Energy Code Submittal Requirements

Electrical Information

• NEC Final Electrical Inspection - Checklist
• NEC Rough-In Wiring - Checklist
• NEC Temporary Power - Checklist
• NEC Underground Wiring - Checklist
• Electrical Contractor License Ordinance No. 03-119
• Master Electrical Exam Information
• Electrical Contractor Verification

Commercial Design Release

• Class 1 Design Release Information and Application
• Class 1 Application for Construction Design Release

Brochures

• Improvement Location Permit Brochure
• Building Commercial Property Brochure
• Building With A Basement Brochure

Building Code Information

• 2010 ADA Small Business Primer
• 2010 ADA Standards
• Current Building Codes as of 02/16/11
• Requirements for Footings
• Requirements for Egress - IRC
• Requirements for Wind Towers
• Requirements for Stairs and Handrails IRC
• Building Code Ordinance

Code & Ordinance Interpretations

• Building Ordinance - Item 8 - Inspections

Unsafe Building Ordinance

• IC 32-31-8 Landlord Obligations
• Unsafe Building Ordinance 2020-43

Code Enforcement

• Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance
• Weed & Rank Vegetation Ordinance 2013
• Nuisance Ordinance 2013
• Animal Ordinance

Additional Documents

• EPA Renovate Right Brochure
• Lead Hazard Control of Elkhart County
• Notice to Mobile Home Park Managers/Installers
• Minimum Site Plan Requirements

Building Permit Documents

• The First Steps
• Building Inspection Requests
• Building Department Fee Schedule