How does the Indiana Building Code affect my remodel?
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Short answer
Indiana's building code (675 IAC 13/14) adopts the 2020 IRC, 2020 IBC, 2020 IECC, and 2020 IFGC. Climate Zone 5A (cool humid): envelope requires ceiling R-49, wall R-20 cavity or R-13 + R-5 continuous, window U-factor at or below 0.30. Indiana Department of Homeland Security Division of Fire and Building Safety adopts and enforces. Indianapolis ratifies state code without substantial residential amendments.
In detail
Indiana's building code (675 IAC 13/14) adopts the 2020 IRC, 2020 IBC, 2020 IECC, and 2020 IFGC. Climate Zone 5A (cool humid): envelope requires ceiling R-49, wall R-20 cavity or R-13 + R-5 continuous, window U-factor at or below 0.30. Indiana Department of Homeland Security Division of Fire and Building Safety adopts and enforces. Indianapolis ratifies state code without substantial residential amendments.
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