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 96Type 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 PreventionUL 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 DPWGrease 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)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 DeptMarion 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 7-16Seismic 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 2010IBC 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 IACIBC 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.