Building Safety in Warrick County, IN (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Warrick County, Indiana.
Verified from official government sources
Elevator Maintenance
Warrick County does not treat elevators or wheelchair lifts inside a private residence as regulated lifting devices, following I.C. 22-12-1-22(b)(12). Instead, County Code § 150.41 incorporates by reference the ANSI/ASME private-residence safety standards for elevators, inclined elevators, and platform and stairway chair lifts installed in unincorporated Warrick County homes.
Home Elevator Rules in Warrick County, IN
Light RestrictionsWarrick County Code § 150.41
LIFTING DEVICES LOCATED WITHIN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. (A) Pursuant to I.C. 22-12-1-22(b)(12), lifting devices, such as elevators and wheelchair lifts, located within a private residence are not regulated lifting devices. Therefore, the following standards applicable to lifting devices located within a private residence are incorporated by reference: (1) Part 5.3, Private Residence Elevators, ...
Building Permits
In unincorporated Warrick County, Indiana, a Building Commissioner permit is required before any new construction or structural improvement costing more than $2,500 or exceeding 120 square feet, or electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work over $750, under Warrick County Code Section 150.15.
Warrick County Building Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsWarrick County Code §§ 150.15, 150.23
§ 150.15 BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED. ... Construction is prohibited unless in conformity with a valid building permit obtained from the Building Commission prior to commencement of construction. A permit shall be required before beginning any new construction of any building or structure or before beginning any structural improvement to any building or structure not hereinafter exempted, the cost...
Electrical Permits
In unincorporated Warrick County, Indiana, any electrical improvement costing more than $750, including a new meter base, panel upgrade, furnace, or hot water heater, needs a building permit from the Building Commissioner before work starts under County Code § 150.15. The county also enforces the Indiana Electrical Code, Article 17 of the state building rules, adopted by reference under § 150.40(A).
Electrical Permits in Warrick County, Indiana
Some RestrictionsWarrick County Code §§ 150.15, 150.40(A)
A permit shall be required before beginning any new construction of any building or structure or before beginning any structural improvement to any building or structure not hereinafter exempted, the cost of which construction or improvements exceeds $2,500; or is more than 120 square feet; or before beginning construction of any improvement to any building or structure involving modification, ...
Plumbing Permits
A plumbing improvement costing more than $750 in unincorporated Warrick County, Indiana needs a Building Commissioner permit under Section 150.15, the work must meet Article 16, the Indiana Plumbing Code, adopted by reference at Section 150.40(A)(3), and the county's Section 150.17 fee schedule charges $30 for a residential plumbing permit and $50 for a commercial one.
Warrick County Plumbing Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsWarrick County Code §§ 150.15, 150.40(A)(3)
before beginning construction of any improvement to any building or structure involving modification, changing or new installation of any electrical, plumbing or mechanical improvement, the cost of which exceeds $750, including installation of any furnace, hot water heater, new meter base, meter base relocation, panel upgrade; load control device or before electrical meter is installed followin...
Building Inspections
In unincorporated Warrick County, Indiana, the Building Commissioner may enter and inspect any construction site at reasonable times under Warrick County Code Section 150.30, whether or not a building permit was required, and works with the Fire Department on fire-safety inspections under Section 150.31.
Warrick County Building Inspection Authority
Some RestrictionsWarrick County Code §§ 150.30, 150.31
§ 150.30 GENERAL AUTHORITY TO MAKE INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS. ... (A) All construction shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Building Commissioner irrespective of whether a building permit has been or is required to be obtained. (B) The Building Commissioner, subject to the provisions of this chapter or to the rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, at any re...
All Warrick County ordinances
See every category we cover for Warrick County: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Warrick County Ordinance Hub →