Adopted edition
IRC 2018 (Indiana amendments)
Local amendments override state floor.
IN · County
Lake County, IN.
Lake Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, Merrillville. Cities
Design wind speed
90 mph
ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.
Climate zone (IECC)
5A
Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.
Special zones
- HVHZ
- WBDR
- WUI
- FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office
Lake County County Building Department
Local conditions
- Ground snow load: 30-35 psf
- Frost depth: 42".
Common amendments + overlays
What's specific to this county.
- §01 County has local amendments to the state floor — consult the building department.
City directory
15 cities indexed in Lake County.
Each city page lists the local amendments (if any), parent county, and the local permit office.
Working in Lake County?
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See the Indiana state overview for the broader context, or browse the state directory.
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