Fort Wayne STR occupancy is limited by Indiana building code. Typical cap is 2 persons per bedroom plus 2, with fire egress required. IC 36-1-24 preempts STR bans but allows safety-based occupancy limits.
Under Indiana Building Code and Fort Wayne adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code, habitable bedrooms must be at least 70 square feet for one occupant, with 50 additional square feet for each additional occupant. Fort Wayne typically applies a 2 per bedroom plus 2 guideline for STR overnight occupancy. Each sleeping room must have an egress window and working smoke alarm. Carbon monoxide detectors are required on every floor with fuel-burning appliances. IC 36-1-24 preempts bans but allows reasonable health and safety rules including occupancy caps tied to life safety.
Exceeding occupancy limits: up to 2,500 dollars. Missing smoke or CO alarms: separate fire code fines plus registration impact.
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