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Indianapolis DMD Permit Center

Indianapolis, IN

Avg Review

22d

Rejection Rate

38%

Skill Files

8

Status

Medium

Ventilation — Indianapolis Type I Hood

2018 IBC w/ 675 IAC / IMC 507 / NFPA 96
ventilation

Type I hoods per IMC with Indiana amendments (675 IAC). Exhaust 400 CFM/LF heavy duty. Makeup air required. Indiana energy code applies to kitchen exhaust systems.

Examiner Note: Indianapolis DMD follows 675 IAC amendments. Verify Indiana-specific mechanical code provisions.

Common rejection: Makeup air not shown; Indiana mechanical code references incorrect

Correction: Show makeup air on roof plan per IMC 507 with 675 IAC amendments. Include exhaust CFM calculations on M-1.

Fire Suppression — Indianapolis NFPA 96

NFPA 96 / UL 300 / Indianapolis Fire Prevention
fire

UL 300 suppression for Type I hoods. Indianapolis Fire Department reviews fire plans. Automatic gas shutoff. Manual pull station at egress.

Examiner Note: Indianapolis fire review is part of DMD permit process. Include fire plans with building permit.

Common rejection: UL 300 system details missing from plans; gas shutoff not detailed

Correction: Show UL 300 system details on FP-1. Include gas shutoff valve and manual pull station. Submit manufacturer documents.

Plumbing — Indianapolis Grease Interceptor

2012 Indiana Plumbing Code / Indianapolis DPW
plumbing

Grease interceptor per Indiana Plumbing Code. Indianapolis DPW may review grease interceptor separately. 3-comp sink. Handwash within 25 feet. Indiana uses older plumbing code edition.

Examiner Note: DMD follows 2012 Indiana Plumbing Code — older edition. Verify code sections against Indiana edition, not current IPC.

Common rejection: Interceptor sizing references wrong code edition; DPW review not initiated

Correction: Size interceptor per 2012 Indiana Plumbing Code on P-1. Submit details to Indianapolis DPW if required.

Electrical — Indianapolis Kitchen Circuits

2017 NEC w/ IN amendments (675 IAC)
electrical

Dedicated circuits per appliance. GFCI within 6 feet of water. Emergency disconnect per NEC 422.33. Indiana amendments via 675 IAC.

Examiner Note: Indianapolis follows NEC with 675 IAC amendments. IN electrical license required.

Common rejection: GFCI not shown; IN electrical contractor license not on application

Correction: Add GFCI within 6 feet of water on E-1. Include IN electrical license on application. Show emergency disconnect.

Health — Indianapolis Food Facility

IC 16-42 / Marion County Health Dept
health

Marion County Health Department reviews food facility plans per Indiana Code. Handwash, 3-comp sink, smooth surfaces, FRP behind cooking, sealed floors. Separate health review.

Examiner Note: Marion County Health requires plan review before food establishment license. Apply 4-6 weeks before occupancy.

Common rejection: Health department plan review not submitted; kitchen finishes not specified

Correction: Submit food facility plan to Marion County Health per IC 16-42. Specify all finishes on A-series sheets.

Structural — Indianapolis Loads

2018 IBC w/ 675 IAC / ASCE 7-16
structural

Seismic Design Category A for Indianapolis. Low seismic. Snow load 20 PSF. Equipment anchorage. IN PE required for structural calculations.

Examiner Note: Indianapolis follows IBC with 675 IAC. IN PE stamp required.

Common rejection: Structural calculations not by IN PE; equipment loads not addressed

Correction: Provide IN PE-stamped calculations per IBC/675 IAC. Show equipment anchorage on S-1.

ADA — Indianapolis Accessible Design

2018 IBC Ch. 11 w/ 675 IAC / ADA 2010
ada

IBC Chapter 11 with Indiana amendments. Accessible route 36-inch clear. Accessible restroom. Indiana follows federal ADA closely.

Examiner Note: DMD reviews per 675 IAC accessibility provisions. Standard ADA compliance.

Common rejection: Accessible route not dimensioned; restroom turning radius not meeting IBC Ch. 11

Correction: Show accessible route on A-1. Detail restroom per IBC Ch. 11 with 60-inch turning circle.

Egress — Indianapolis Exit Requirements

2018 IBC §1006 / §1017 w/ 675 IAC
egress

IBC egress with 675 IAC amendments. Two exits for 50+ occupants. Travel distance 250/300 feet. Exit signs on emergency power.

Examiner Note: Indianapolis follows IBC egress with Indiana amendments.

Common rejection: Occupant load not on plans; exit signs not on emergency power

Correction: Add occupant load per IBC 1004 on A-1. Show exit signs on emergency power. Dimension travel distance.