Building Codes
The City of Shelbyville's Building Commission has adopted the building codes set forth by the Indiana State Department of Homeland Security.
As of January 2020, the current State building codes in effect are:
Indiana Residential Code 2020 Edition (International Residential Code 2018 Edition 1st Printing, With Indiana Amendments)
Residential Code and Commercial Code as noted previously
Indiana Electrical Code 2009 Edition (NFPA 70-2008)
Residential Code and Commercial Code as noted previously
Indiana Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition (IPC 2006 Edition, 2nd Printing)
Residential Code and Commercial Code as noted previously
Indiana Mechanical Code, 2014 Edition (IMC, 2012 Edition, 1st printing)
To purchase a Code book you may visit the International Code Council's website: Indiana Building Codes.
Or visit or call the Architectural Center Bookstore at:
47 S Pennsylvania Street
Suite 201
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 888-472-2578
Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria
- Ground Snow Load: 20 PSF
- Wind Speed (MPH)
- Seismic Design Category: B
- Subject to damage from:
- Weathering: Severe
- Frost Line Depth: 30 inches
- Termite: Moderate to Heavy
- Decay: Slight to Moderate
- Winter Design Temperature: 2 degrees
Shelbyville does not require ice shield underlayment on a roof, but it is highly recommended.
The air freezing index is 1393 and the Mean Annual Temperature is 52.6 degrees.