Building Plan Review
As of July 1, 2020, Indiana Code requires all applications to be filed electronically, unless it imposes an undue hardship.
Hours
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
except state-observed holidays
Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security
Indiana Government Center-South, Room E208
302 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
Call us: 317-232-6422
Email us: planreview@dhs.in.gov
Visit us: Schedule an appointment online before you visit to conduct business with IDHS. No walk-ins will be accepted.


About the Building Plan Review Section
The Indiana State Building Commissioner, appointed by the governor, oversees the Building Plan Review Section and Code Services Section. The governor appointed Craig Burgess as state building commissioner in 2017. Learn more about him
The Building Plan Review Section reviews Class 1 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 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.
Steps in the Building Plan Review Process
- Application
- Input
- Review
- Release