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As Indiana’s economy continues to improve, the number of projects submitted to the Division of Fire and Building Safety has increased. The additional volume means that it is taking longer to get a Construction Design Release (CDR) for a project. For your planning purposes, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for your CDR.

The Division of Fire and Building Safety is currently reviewing options to shorten the review time and maintain the quality of our reviews, including overtime and hiring additional staff. Remember you do have an option of an early foundation release to start below-grade work early.

The goal of building plan review is to accurately and consistently review your design of a Class I structure. Currently, the number of new projects is up 19% since 2011. Please allow us time to do a good job for you and the citizens of Indiana.

Also remember, your accurate and complete design documents help streamline the process.

Dean M. Illingworth, FAIA
State Building Law Compliance Officer

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ON-LINE ELECTRONIC FILING

THE ADVANTAGES OF ON-LINE ELECTRONIC FILING

  • State project number given instantly.
  • Communication via e-mail (RESULTING IN FASTER TURNAROUND TIME BY ELIMINATING THE MAIL).
  • Environmentally Friendly.
  • Environmental considerations - Nearly 100% Paper-less process.
  • Fees payable by credit card (visa or master card) or electronic-check.
  • Cost savings including mailing, printing, travel, and staff time, etc.
  • Cost savings by eliminating plan storage.
  • Can file a project 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – 365 days a year.

E-mail Carolyn Kemp or Marilyn Love if you do not receive a project confirmation e-mail within 4-5 business days.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE YOUR PROJECT, OR ANY NEW CHANGES CLICK HERE www.in.gov/ai/appfiles/dhs-drs

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW FEE SCHEDULE AND/OR DOWNLOADING APPLICATIONS CLICK HERE plan_review_fees.pdf

FOR INFORMATION ON PROJECT ACTIVITY CLICK HERE www.in.gov/dhs/2645.htm

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