Below you can find links to Modular Home Building Codes and Building Authorities for South Bend, Indiana.
Additional Resources
Indiana has adopted mandatory state-wide Modular Homes Building Codes. All plans are reviewed at the state level for compliance.
South Bend’s Zoning Code (Chapter 21) is available online.
South Bend’s Building Code (Chapter 6) is available online.
Code Alert: The 2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code (Ashrae 90.1, 2007) will be effective May 6, 2010.
South Bend Indiana Modular Homes Building Codes
Code Type |
Code Model |
Amendment Contact |
Building/Dwelling Code |
2008 Indiana Building Code (2006 IBC with state amendments) & 2005 Indiana Residential Code (2003 IRC with amendments) |
Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
Structural Code |
2008 Indiana Building Code (2006 IBC, ANSI-A117.1-2003, ASCE-7-2005) |
Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
Plumbing Code |
1999 Indiana Plumbing Code (1997 UPC) |
Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
Mechanical Code |
2008 Indiana Mechanical Code (2006 IMC with state amendments) |
Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
Electrical Code |
2009 Indiana Electrical Code (2008 NEC with amendments) |
Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
Fire/Life Safety Code |
2008 Indiana Fire Code (2006 IFC with state amendments) |
Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
Accessibility Code |
2008 Indiana Building Code Chapter 11 - Accessibility |
Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
Energy Code |
2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code (ASHRAE 90.1 - 2007) with Indiana amendments |
Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
Elevator Code |
Indiana Elevator Safety Code (ANSI/ASME A17.1-2004) |
Indiana Division of Fire and Building Safety, 800-423-0765 and online |
Other Codes |
Fuel Gas: 2008 Indiana Fuel Gas Code (2006 IFGC with state amendments) |
Indiana Building Authorities (BA)
Building Authorities are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Functional Area |
Contact |
Structural |
Building Department
Phone: (574) 235-9554 |
Plumbing |
Building Department
Phone: (574) 235-9554
Fax: (574) 235-5541 |
Mechanical |
Building Department
Phone: (574) 235-9554
Fax: (574) 235-5541 |
Electrical |
Building Department
Phone: (574) 235-9554
Fax: (574) 235-5541 |
Civil |
Public Works Dept. Div. of Engineering
Phone: (574) 235-5937 |
Accessibility |
Building Department
Phone: (574) 235-9554
Fax: (574) 235-5541 |
Zoning |
Building Department
Phone: (574) 235-9554
Fax: (574) 235-5541 |
Planning |
Division of Community Development
Phone: (574) 235-9371 |
City Attorney |
City Attorney
Phone: (574) 235-9241 |
Public Works |
Public Works Dept. Div. of Engineering
Phone: (574) 235-9251 |
Fire Marshal |
Fire Department - Prevention
Phone: (574) 235-9255 |
Parks/Recreation |
Parks & Recreation Dept.
Phone: (574) 299-4765 |
Other Indiana Municipalities
Modular Home Building Codes are also available for the following municipalities within Indiana:
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