Building Department
The Building Department serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and to enhance the general quality of life through interpretation and enforcement of the Indiana Building Code, Chesterton Town Code, Ordinances and other applicable regulations governing construction and land use.
Helpful Documents
Building Codes
- 2012 International Building Code (1st printing), with 2014 Indiana Amendments
- 2008 National Electrical Code (1st printing), with Indiana Amendments
- 2012 International Fire Code (1st printing), with 2014 Indiana Amendments
- 2012 International Mechanical Code (1st printing), with 2014 Indiana Amendments
- 2006 International Plumbing Code (2nd edition), with 2012 Indiana Amendments
- 2010 Indiana Swimming Pool Code (3rd edition)
- 2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code , 2007 Edition with Indiana Amendments
- 2018 International Residential Code (1st printing), with 2020 Indiana Amendments
- 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (2nd printing), with 2014 Indiana Amendments