Fishers, IN Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)
Key Facts
- Inspector
- Mayor's designee
- Fire systems
- Fire Chief assists inspection
- Reinspection
- Fee charged if not ready
- Entry
- Reasonable-times right of entry
- Noncompliance
- Stop-work order authorized
Summary
Every Fishers building permit comes with mandatory inspections by the Mayor's designee, reinspection fees if work isn't ready, fire-system inspection assistance from the Fire Department, and a required certificate of occupancy before use.
After the issuance of any permit, the Mayor or his or her designee shall make, or shall cause to be made, inspections of the work being done as are necessary to insure full compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the terms of the permit. Reinspection of work found to be incomplete or not ready for inspection are subject to assessment of reinspection fees as prescribed in Chapter 35.
(B) The Chief of the Fire Department, or his designated representative, shall assist the Mayor or his or her designee in the inspection of fire suppression, detection and alarm systems and shall provide reports of such inspection to the Mayor or his or her designee. (Ord. 040688, passed 5-4-88; Am. Ord. 122109C, passed 2-1-10; Am. Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance No. 051826E, passed 5-18-26; and Resolution No. R051826C, passed 5-18-26; and State legislation current through Indiana Legislative Service, 2026 Acts, Pamphlet #1).
Full Breakdown
Once a permit is issued, the Mayor's designee inspects construction work as needed to confirm it complies with the building code and the permit's terms. If work is incomplete or not ready when the inspector arrives, the city charges a reinspection fee under Chapter 35. For fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems, the Fire Chief or a designated representative assists with inspection and reports findings back to the Mayor's designee. The Mayor's designee and authorized representatives may also enter any building, structure, or premises at reasonable times to perform inspection duties, and can issue a written stop-work order for any work done contrary to the code.
Violations & Fines
Refusing a lawful inspection, ignoring a stop-work order, or occupying a building before final inspection and certificate of occupancy are violations enforceable under Chapter 154, including criminal fines up to the IC 36-1-3-8(10) maximum.
Frequently Asked Questions
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