Indiana § 22-13-3-3 - Class 1 structures; rules prohibiting occupancy or use

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§ 22-13-3-3. Class 1 structures; rules prohibiting occupancy or use

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

Sec. 3. The commission shall adopt fire safety rules that prohibit the occupancy or use of Class 1 structures that do not comply with the commission's rules governing the number, type, location, identification, repair, and maintenance of emergency exits, smoke detection devices, and other emergency communication devices.

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

IC 22-13-3-3Class 1 structures; rules prohibiting occupancy or use Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. Subject to IC 22-12-2.1, the department shall adopt fire safety rules that prohibit the occupancy or use of Class 1 structures that do not comply with the department's rules governing the number, type, location, identification, repair, and maintenance of emergency exits, smoke detection devices, and other emergency communication devices.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.394.

IC 22-13-4Chapter 4. Standards for Building Rules; Exemption From Design Release Requirement

22-13-4-1Conditions to be promoted by rules 22-13-4-1.5Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act 22-13-4-1.6Audio frequency induction loop systems and beacon positioning systems 22-13-4-2Industrialized building systems and mobile structures 22-13-4-3Models or offices for sale of family dwellings; buildings used primarily as dwellings; exemption from rules and design release requirement 22-13-4-4Minor construction; exemptions 22-13-4-5Conversion of buildings; exemption from rules 22-13-4-6Class 1 structures within seismic zone 2A; structural resistance to earthquakes 22-13-4-7Visitability standards Note: This version of chapter effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027.

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