What are permits and why are they needed?
Permits are the way the city of Indianapolis and the Division of Compliance regulates construction and neighborhood development. This is designed to ensure that all construction in the city is safe. The safety of the occupants of buildings is the primary reason for having construction codes. The State of Indiana adopts several codes, among them the International Residential Code. In addition, there are federal, state and local laws that govern construction, such as those covering historic preservation, well-field protection areas, and flood plain development.
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