Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 6 of 7 areas verified on primary sources. OSHA state plan: Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA), Indiana Department of Labor.
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | 2014 Indiana Fire Code, 675 IAC 22-2.5 (2012 IFC with Indiana amendments), effective Dec 1, 2014Adopted by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; regulates ongoing fire and explosion risk in existing buildings. A 2024 IFC-based replacement (675 IAC 22-2.6, the 2026 Indiana Fire Code) remains in draft. SourceVerified on the source | IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety (State Fire Marshal; code enforcement, inspections, interpretations); local fire departments inspect and enforce under IC 36-8-17-8; Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission adopts the code | Rulemaking pendingDraft 2026 Indiana Fire Code (675 IAC 22-2.6, 2024 IFC): regulatory and fiscal analyses on the Sept 1, 2026 Commission agenda; no LSA number, hearing or effective date published |
| Building | 2014 Indiana Building Code, 675 IAC 13-2.6 (2012 IBC with Indiana amendments), effective Dec 1, 2014Governs Class 1 structures, which need IDHS plan review (design release). Draft 2026 Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13-2.7) adopts the 2024 IBC, with the 2024 IEBC as Chapter 34 for existing-building alterations and occupancy changes. SourceVerified on the source | IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety (Building Plan Review design releases for Class 1 structures; state inspection where no approved local building department); local building departments permit and inspect; Commission adopts | Rulemaking pendingDraft 2026 Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13-2.7: 2024 IBC + 2024 IEBC): regulatory and fiscal analyses on the Sept 1, 2026 Commission agenda, effective date TBD; 2026 Indiana Electrical Code (2023 NEC, LSA #26-62) finally adopted Aug 4, 2026, effective date TBD |
| Elevators | 675 IAC 21 under IC 22-15-5: ASME A17.1-2007 (675 IAC 21-3, last amended 2011, readopted 2024 via LSA #23-794); ASME A17.3-2005 for existing equipmentIDHS inspectors inspect regulated lift devices annually; operating certificates renew yearly. Since 2021 (IC 22-15-5-4), certificate applicants must file all safety-test results, including failures. Indiana amendment leaves periodic-inspection frequency to the AHJ. SourceVerified on the source | IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety, Elevators and Amusement Rides section (operating certificates, permits, state inspectors; licenses elevator contractors, mechanics and inspectors); Commission adopts rules | Rulemaking pendingIDHS draft rule would move to ASME A17.1-2016 (A17.3-2017 amendments also drafted); Lift Devices Code Update Committee last met Oct 30, 2024; no LSA number or effective date |
| Boilers | 675 IAC 30 (Indiana Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules) under IC 22-15-6: 2019 ASME BPVC and 2019 NBIC, effective Jul 1, 2019, amended Jul 1, 2021Power boilers: annual permit, yearly internal and external inspection. Low-pressure steam/hot-water heating and hot-water supply boilers: 2-year permit and inspection. Unfired pressure vessels: 3-year permit (up to 5 with corrosion data). SourceVerified on the source | IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety, Boiler and Pressure Vessel section (operating permits); inspections by inspectors licensed under IC 22-15-6-5; state inspectors mainly for state-owned equipment; Commission adopts rules since Jul 1, 2019 | In forceIn force; readoption without changes proposed Sept 3, 2025 (LSA #24-566; comments closed Oct 3, 2025) |
| Pools | 410 IAC 6-2.1 Public and Semi-Public Pools (operations; revision effective Aug 26, 2010) plus 675 IAC 20 Swimming Pool Code (construction)Covers public pools and semi-public pools at hotels, motels, apartments and clubs. Disinfectant and pH tested daily before opening and again during operation; weekly bacteriological samples; operating records kept at least one year. SourceVerified on the source | Local health departments inspect and enforce (rule may also be administered by the Indiana Department of Health); IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety reviews and approves pool construction plans | In forceIn force; no pending 410 IAC 6-2.1 amendment found on IDOH pages; 675 IAC 20 included in readoption without changes (LSA #24-566) |
| Lodging | unknown: no statewide hotel license or hotel inspection program found; hotels fall under the Indiana Fire and Building Codes and 410 IAC 6-2.1 for semi-public poolsThe Indiana Department of Health environmental public health program list includes no hotel or lodging program. Hotel fire safety falls under the Indiana Fire Code; some localities (e.g., Indianapolis-Marion County) regulate hotels by ordinance. SourceReported, in verification | IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety and local fire departments (fire code); local health departments where local ordinances apply | Unconfirmedunknown; no statewide hotel-specific safety mandate found |
| Workplace | IOSHA State Plan (Indiana Department of Labor), covering private-sector and state/local government employersOSHA-approved State Plan since 1974 (final approval Sept 26, 1986); covers private-sector workplaces plus state and local government. Adopts federal standards except its own excavation standard; maritime and federal employers remain under federal OSHA. SourceVerified on the source | Indiana Department of Labor, IOSHA | In force |
No dated statewide items in the next 24 months beyond the federal layer.
2014 Indiana Fire Code, 675 IAC 22-2.5 (2012 IFC with Indiana amendments), effective Dec 1, 2014. Adopted by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; regulates ongoing fire and explosion risk in existing buildings. A 2024 IFC-based replacement (675 IAC 22-2.6, the 2026 Indiana Fire Code) remains in draft. Enforced by: IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety (State Fire Marshal; code enforcement, inspections, interpretations); local fire departments inspect and enforce under IC 36-8-17-8; Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission adopts the code.
2014 Indiana Building Code, 675 IAC 13-2.6 (2012 IBC with Indiana amendments), effective Dec 1, 2014. Governs Class 1 structures, which need IDHS plan review (design release). Draft 2026 Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13-2.7) adopts the 2024 IBC, with the 2024 IEBC as Chapter 34 for existing-building alterations and occupancy changes. Enforced by: IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety (Building Plan Review design releases for Class 1 structures; state inspection where no approved local building department); local building departments permit and inspect; Commission adopts.
Elevators: IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety, Elevators and Amusement Rides section (operating certificates, permits, state inspectors; licenses elevator contractors, mechanics and inspectors); Commission adopts rules (675 IAC 21 under IC 22-15-5: ASME A17.1-2007 (675 IAC 21-3, last amended 2011, readopted 2024 via LSA #23-794); ASME A17.3-2005 for existing equipment). Boilers: IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety, Boiler and Pressure Vessel section (operating permits); inspections by inspectors licensed under IC 22-15-6-5; state inspectors mainly for state-owned equipment; Commission adopts rules since Jul 1, 2019 (675 IAC 30 (Indiana Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules) under IC 22-15-6: 2019 ASME BPVC and 2019 NBIC, effective Jul 1, 2019, amended Jul 1, 2021).
Indiana runs an OSHA-approved state plan: Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA), Indiana Department of Labor. The state agency enforces workplace safety rules for most private employers.
Fire: Rulemaking pending (Draft 2026 Indiana Fire Code (675 IAC 22-2.6, 2024 IFC): regulatory and fiscal analyses on the Sept 1, 2026 Commission agenda; no LSA number, hearing or effecti); Building: Rulemaking pending (Draft 2026 Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13-2.7: 2024 IBC + 2024 IEBC): regulatory and fiscal analyses on the Sept 1, 2026 Commission agenda, effective date TB); Elevators: Rulemaking pending (IDHS draft rule would move to ASME A17.1-2016 (A17.3-2017 amendments also drafted); Lift Devices Code Update Committee last met Oct 30, 2024; no LSA number or e).
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