Building Safety in LaPorte County, IN (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated LaPorte County, Indiana.
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Building Permits
LaPorte County requires a building permit under § 151.20 before any construction or alteration that adds or changes support members, or installs new plumbing, permanent heating or air conditioning, electrical wiring, water heaters, or gas or wood-burning fireplaces and stoves in the unincorporated county. The Building Commissioner's office issues every permit and collects the fee.
LaPorte County Building Permit Requirement
Some RestrictionsLaPorte County Code of Ordinances § 151.20
(A) A permit shall be obtained before beginning any construction or alterations of any building in the county which requires a change or addition to any support members or the installation of new plumbing, heating, air conditioning, stationary or permanent, electrical wiring, installation of new water heaters, and fireplaces and stoves, whether gas or wood burning. ... (C)(1) All permits issued...
Electrical Permits
LaPorte County requires a building permit before installing new electrical wiring in the unincorporated county under § 151.20(A), and adopts the state Electrical Code at 675 I.A.C. 17-1.5-1 et seq. by reference under § 151.05(F) as the governing installation standard the Building Commissioner enforces.
LaPorte County Electrical Permit Requirement
Some RestrictionsLaPorte County Code of Ordinances § 151.05(F)
The building rules of the state Department of Fire and Building Services, as set out in the following articles of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code, as well as later amendments, supplements, or additions to those articles as the same are published in the Indiana Register or the Indiana Administrative Code, are hereby incorporated by reference in this code as rules and regulations gov...
Plumbing Permits
LaPorte County requires a permit before installing new plumbing in the unincorporated county under § 151.20(A), and adopts the state Plumbing Code at 675 I.A.C. 16-1.3-1 et seq., including the Sanitary Engineer Standards, by reference under § 151.05(E) as the installation standard the Building Commissioner enforces.
LaPorte County Plumbing Permit Requirement
Some RestrictionsLaPorte County Code of Ordinances § 151.05(E)
(E) 675 I.A.C. 16-1.3-1 et seq., Plumbing Code: (1) State Plumbing Code; and (2) Sanitary Engineer Standards.
Building Inspections
LaPorte County requires the Building Commissioner or a representative to inspect all permitted work in the unincorporated area for code and permit compliance. Contractors must request inspections, which the county targets within 48 hours of notice, and re-inspections of incomplete work draw a $25 fee.
LaPorte County Building Inspection Rules
Some RestrictionsLaPorte County Code of Ordinances § 151.23
(B) Notice. The contractor will be responsible to insure that the Building Commissioner is notified of the need for an inspection. (1) An inspection should be performed within 48 hours after notice of the need for an inspection. (2) If notice is provided on a Friday or the day before a holiday, the inspection should occur on the next available working day. (C) Entry. Up...
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