Indiana § 22-14-3-1 - Application of chapter; inspections
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§ 22-14-3-1. Application of chapter; inspections
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), this chapter does not apply to a nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-12) or a school operated by a school corporation (as defined in IC 20-18-2-16).
(b) The department shall carry out an inspection program to inspect regulated places of amusement or entertainment in accordance with IC 22-14-2-11.
(c) A school that holds amusement or entertainment events shall be inspected in accordance with IC 22-14-2-11. The inspection may be performed by either the department or the fire department that has jurisdiction over the school.
(d) At the time of each inspection performed by the department, the department shall provide a fire safety checklist to each school that holds amusement or entertainment events. Each school shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the items on the fire safety checklist for each amusement or entertainment event held at the school.
As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.159-1995, SEC.5; P.L.1-2005, SEC.190; P.L.1-2006, SEC.372; P.L.187-2021, SEC.90; P.L.28-2026, SEC.37.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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