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The office of the Building Commissioner has a variety of duties, which in general are related to the regulation and enforcement of State adopted building codes, Clarksville’s zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. The office grants mechanical, electrical and plumbing licenses to contractors. In addition, required permits for various construction or remodeling projects are issued through the Building Commissioner.

The work done under these permits must be inspected, often at several stages in the construction process. A certificate of occupancy is issued when construction has passed all the required inspections.

Besides licensing, permitting and inspecting, the Building Commissioner is responsible for other aspects of zoning, such as compliance with zoning use; administering requests for rezoning and zoning appeals; weed control; junk car removal and mitigation of unsafe housing. Clarksville’s Building Commission office accomplishes all this in a growing community with a staff of four: one secretary, two inspectors and the Building Commissioner.

BUILDING APPLICATIONS & PROCEDURES

Apply for permits and licenses, pay fees, and interact with Town staff using our new SmartGov Permit Portal. This system is available to access 24/7.

CURRENT BUILDING CODES

General Administrative Rules – List of Adopted Codes – (675 IAC 12-1-1-5)
2014 Indiana Building Code – (675 IAC 12-2.6)
2014 Indiana Building Code – ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 – (675 IAC 12-2.6-13)
2020 Indiana Residential Code – (675 IAC 14-4.5)
2012 Indiana Plumbing Code – (675 IAC 16.1-4)
2009 Indiana Electric Code – (675 IAC 17-1.8)
2014 Indiana Mechanical Code – (675 IAC 18-1.6
2010 Indiana Energy Code – (675 IAC 19-4)
-5.7 Amendment 675 IAC 20-4-5 (5)
2011 Indiana Swimming Pool Code
-Public Swimming Pools – 675 IAC 20-2 Sec#
-Public Spa – 675 IAC 20-3 Sec#
-Water Attractions – 675 IAC 20-5#
2014 Indiana Fire Code – (675 IAC 22-2.5)
2014 Indiana Fuel Gas Code – (675 IAC 25-3)
675 IAC 28-1-2 – Adopted by Reference – NFPA 10 – 2010 – Fire Extinguisher
675 IAC 28-1-5 – Adopted by Reference – NFPA 13 – 2010
675 IAC 28-1-6 – Adopted by Reference – NFPA 13R – 2010
675 IAC 28-1-28 – Adopted by Reference – NFPA 72 – 2010 – Fire Alarm Code
Industrialized Building Systems IAC 15-1.2 – Certification Label
Industrialized Building Systems IAC 15-1.4 – Certification Label

A link to download amendments and List of Codes is available at:
https://www.in.gov/dhs/boards-and-commissions/fire-prevention-and-building-safety-commission/codes-standards-and-other-rules/

contractor fee schedule

Please click here to see the current fee schedule for the Planning & Zoning Department and the Building Commissioners Department.

Applications & Procedures

View and download a selection of Town of Clarksville permit applications for various residential and commercial projects.