Regulations and Codes

Building & Construction projects located within the City of Lafayette are subject, but not limited to, the following:

Regulations and Codes - City
  • Lafayette City Code Title 3 - Fire Protection and Warnings and Air Polution
  • Lafayette City Code Title 5 - Water
  • Lafayette City Code Title 6 – Sewer Service and Wastewater Control
  • Lafayette City Code Title 8 – Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers
  • Lafayette City Code Title 13 – Buildings and Construction
  • City of Lafayette Typical Construction Guidelines and Details
  • City of Lafayette Storm Water Technical Standards Manual
  • City of Lafayette Approved Shade Tree List
  • City of Lafayette Trails Master Plan
Regulations and Codes - County
Regulations and Codes - State, Federal, and Professional Standards
  • 2012 International Building Code with 2014 Indiana Amendments
  • 2020 Indiana Residential Code (https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/INRC2020P1)
  • 2012 Indiana Plumbing Code
  • 2012 International Mechanical Code with 2014 Indiana Amendments
  • 2012 International Fire Code with 2014 Indiana Amendments
  • 2008 National Electric Code with 2009 Indiana Amendments and 2010 Model Energy Code
  • 2012 International Fuel Gas Code with 2014 Indiana Amendments
  • Indiana Energy Conservation Code 2010
  • Indiana Administrative Code Title 675 Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, Article 12 Administration
  • 675 IAC Article 20 Swimming Pool Code
  • 10 States Standards – Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities
  • 10 States Standards – Recommended Standards for Water Works
  • Indiana Storm Water Quality Manual
  • 327 IAC 15-5 – Rule 5: Storm Water Run-Off Associated with Construction Activity
  • 327 IAC 15-6 – Rule 6: Storm Water Discharges Exposed to Industrial Activity
  • Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
  • Public Rights-Of-Way Accessibility Guidelines
  • ICC A117.1 – 2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  • FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices