Building Permits
Building codes services is responsible for administering regulations adopted by Miami County as the minimum standards for construction of new buildings, additions, remodeling or repair, and/or change of use for existing buildings. Upon receipt of a building permit application, a review of the plans for most proposed buildings is required before a permit can be issued and construction is started.

Building Regulations & Codes
Building codes services is responsible for enforcement of the zoning, nuisance, and dilapidated buildings regulations. Miami County has adopted the following model codes.

• 2006 edition of the International Building Code
• 2006 edition of the International Residential Code
• 2006 edition of the International Fire Code
• 2006 edition of the International Plumbing Code
• 2006 edition of the International Mechanical Code
• 2006 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code
• 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code