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Building Plan Review

Building Plan Review

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About the Building Plan Review Section

The Building Plan Review Section reviews Class 1 structure construction plans for compliance with the rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, including the state-adopted building codes.

The work is done by a staff of dedicated building code professionals, who work diligently to protect the health and welfare of the occupants of Indiana’s built environment, while also serving as active partners in the ongoing economic development of the state.

The Indiana State Building Commissioner, appointed by the governor, oversees the Building Plan Review Section and Code Services Section.

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Applications for Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems

Effective July 1, 2023, House Enrolled Act 1173 created a statutory framework in Indiana to regulate Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). In this legislation, IDHS was charged with enforcement authority and the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission was authorized to adopt rules to implement its requirements.

These facilities now must receive IDHS approval for installation or expansion, and systems installed prior to July 1 must submit registration notice by January 2024. In addition to these and other requirements, the legislation generally requires compliance with NFPA 855. Learn more and apply

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