Code Enforcement/Inspections
The Code Enforcement / Inspections Division is one of four divisions making up the Department of Municipal Development.
We encourage professional collaboration and engage best inspection practices and methods to ensure public safety, environmental protection, and quality construction in the City of Anderson Indiana.
Our Services
- Protect public safety, health and welfare on premises or existing structures through diligent, efficient, effective and courteous administration of relevant building codes and other applicable laws and regulations, and to take any action necessary to contribute to the general benefit of the City and it’s citizens.
- Provide assistance to contractors, developers and property owners by ensuring that buildings are constructed or altered in accordance with the Indiana State Building Codes and in a manner that protects the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
- Work in association with public safety departments to secure unsafe structures. This may include taking emergency action to board and seal a structure or fence-off a property. * Note: Cost incurred due to emergency action taken to secure a property will be the owners responsibility.
- Ascertain structural viability, building habitability and safety issues of structures or premises. The Department of Municipal Development has the responsibility to ensure owners make repairs or remove hazards to correct code and safety violations. * Note: If a structure is determined to be unsafe, the owner(s) are required NOT to allow the structure to be occupied.
Office Hours
Department hours for scheduling inspections are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays. All inspections require an appointment. Please allow inspectors 24-48 hours notice of when an inspection is needed.
Division Contacts
Permits and Inspections 765.648.6055
buildit@cityofanderson.com
Unsafe Structures
unsafe@cityofanderson.com
Michael Widing, Director of Building and Planning 765.648.6057
mwiding@cityofanderson.com
Amber Lewis, Office Manager 765.648.6067
alewis@cityofanderson.com
Donna Campbell, Electrical and Building Clerk 765.648.6060
dcampbell@cityofanderson.com
Sally Mahaffey, Plumbing and HVAC Clerk 765.648.6063
smahaffey@cityofanderson.com