Indiana § 22-13-1-3 - "Fire safety rule"

Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 22-13-1-3 — "Fire safety rule", with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 22-13-1-3. "Fire safety rule"

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. "Fire safety rule" means a rule that:

(1) is adopted by the commission; and

(2) qualifies as a fire safety law under IC 22-12-1-13.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2.

IC 22-13-1-3"Fire safety rule" Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. "Fire safety rule" means a rule that:

(1) is adopted by the department; and

(2) qualifies as a fire safety law under IC 22-12-1-13.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.372.

IC 22-13-2Chapter 2. Rules; Variances; Review of State and Local Rules, Ordinances, and Orders; Approval of Cooperative Agreements

22-13-2-1State agencies and political subdivisions to exercise statutory powers 22-13-2-1.5Removal or alteration of a sign as a condition of issuing a permit, license, or variance 22-13-2-2Statewide code of fire and safety building laws; national code adoption 22-13-2-2Statewide code of fire and safety building laws; national code adoption 22-13-2-2.5Statewide residential code adoption 22-13-2-2.5Repealed 22-13-2-2.6Adoption of rules exempting bunkhouses from automatic fire sprinkler system requirements 22-13-2-2.6Repealed 22-13-2-3Precedence of rules adopted by commission; reference to rules; ordinances 22-13-2-3Precedence of rules adopted by department; incorporation by reference; prohibition on conflicting or more stringent local ordinances 22-13-2-3.5Rules requiring the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems prohibited 22-13-2-3.5Rules requiring the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems prohibited 22-13-2-3.6Arc-fault circuit interrupter 22-13-2-3.7Emergency responder communication enhancement system 22-13-2-4Duplication, conflict, or overlapping of responsibility between rules 22-13-2-4Duplication, conflict, or overlapping of responsibility between rules 22-13-2-4.1Plan reviews by both state and local agencies 22-13-2-4.1Plan reviews by both state and local agencies 22-13-2-5License for low voltage thermostat 22-13-2-5.5Repealed 22-13-2-5.6Proposing amendments to commission 22-13-2-5.6Submission of proposed building code amendments to the department 22-13-2-6Ordinances or regulations of political subdivisions; application to industrialized building system or mobile structure 22-13-2-7Review of variances and orders of state agencies or political subdivisions 22-13-2-7Review of variances and orders of state agencies or political subdivisions 22-13-2-8Equipment law rules 22-13-2-8Equipment law rules 22-13-2-8.5Rules; outdoor event equipment 22-13-2-8.5Rules; outdoor event equipment 22-13-2-9Power of political subdivisions to regulate; limitation 22-13-2-10Lifting devices; regulation by county, city, or town; permits; inspections 22-13-2-10Lifting devices; regulation by county, city, or town; permits; inspections 22-13-2-11Variances 22-13-2-11Variances 22-13-2-11.5Incorporation of NFPA 72 into the Indiana Administrative Code 22-13-2-11.5Incorporation of NFPA 72 into the Indiana Administrative Code 22-13-2-12Agreements with federal government, other states, or foreign countries; approval of attorney general 22-13-2-12Agreements with federal government, other states, or foreign countries; approval of attorney general 22-13-2-13Exercise of power to adopt rules by commission 22-13-2-13Adoption of rules by the department 22-13-2-14Studies and consultation 22-13-2-14Studies and consultation 22-13-2-14.1Consultation with industry expert 22-13-2-14.1Consultation with industry expert 22-13-2-15Authorization of compliance with more recent version of a model code 22-13-2-16Exemptions for certain buildings, structures, stands, or retail buildings

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Section 22-13-1-3 (""Fire safety rule"") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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