Building Permits in City of Washington, IN

IN (covering ZIP 47501), permits are issued by the City of Washington Building Commission, enforcing the 2020 Indiana Residential Code (incorporating the 2018 IRC (IN base), 2017 NEC, Indiana Plumbing Code (Indiana Plumbing Commission), Indiana Fuel Gas Code, Indiana Mechanical Code, and 2009 IECC w/ IN amendments with state amendments). IECC Climate Zone 4A. Small at-grade concrete slabs (patios, walkways, generator pads) under approximately 200 sq ft typically don't require a building permit. Larger slabs intended as a future structure foundation require frost-depth footings of 30 inches.

IN (covering ZIP 47501), permits are issued by the City of Washington Building Commission, enforcing the 2020 Indiana Residential Code (incorporating the 2018 IRC (IN base), 2017 NEC, Indiana Plumbing Code (Indiana Plumbing Commission), Indiana Fuel Gas Code, Indiana Mechanical Code, and 2009 IECC w/ IN amendments with state amendments). IECC Climate Zone 4A. Most residential fences 6 feet and under don't require a building permit, though local zoning may have height limits. Pool barriers must comply with the 4-foot self-closing self-latching gate rule under 2018 IRC (IN base) Appendix G.

IN (covering ZIP 47501), permits are issued by the City of Washington Building Commission, enforcing the 2020 Indiana Residential Code (incorporating the 2018 IRC (IN base), 2017 NEC, Indiana Plumbing Code (Indiana Plumbing Commission), Indiana Fuel Gas Code, Indiana Mechanical Code, and 2009 IECC w/ IN amendments with state amendments). IECC Climate Zone 4A. At-grade patios (paver, concrete, flagstone) typically don't require a building permit. Verify drainage. Covered patios or pergolas may require a permit due to roof structure.

IN (covering ZIP 47501), permits are issued by the City of Washington Building Commission, enforcing the 2020 Indiana Residential Code (incorporating the 2018 IRC (IN base), 2017 NEC, Indiana Plumbing Code (Indiana Plumbing Commission), Indiana Fuel Gas Code, Indiana Mechanical Code, and 2009 IECC w/ IN amendments with state amendments). IECC Climate Zone 4A. Sheds 200 sq ft or under without electrical service are typically exempt from a permit under IRC R105.2, but local zoning setbacks still apply. Larger sheds, or sheds with electrical, require permits.

IN (covering ZIP 47501), permits are issued by the City of Washington Building Commission, enforcing the 2020 Indiana Residential Code (incorporating the 2018 IRC (IN base), 2017 NEC, Indiana Plumbing Code (Indiana Plumbing Commission), Indiana Fuel Gas Code, Indiana Mechanical Code, and 2009 IECC w/ IN amendments with state amendments). IECC Climate Zone 4A. Local tree-removal regulation varies. Verify tree is on your property and check Duke Energy Indiana / Hoosier Energy easement restrictions if near power lines.