Indiana § 22-8-4-1 - Contracts; incorporation of safety regulations
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§ 22-8-4-1. Contracts; incorporation of safety regulations
Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to a construction, an improvement, or a maintenance project that may require the creation of a trench of at least five (5) feet in depth.
(b) IOSHA regulations 29 C.F.R. 1926, Subpart P, for trench safety systems shall be incorporated into the contract.
(c) The contract shall provide that the cost for trench safety systems shall be paid for:
(1) as a separate pay item; or
(2) in the pay item of the principal work with which the safety systems are associated.
As added by P.L.1-1990, SEC.238.
IC 22-9ARTICLE 9. CIVIL RIGHTS
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IC 22-9-1Chapter 1. Civil Rights Enforcement
22-9-1-0.1Application of certain amendments to chapter 22-9-1-1Title of chapter 22-9-1-2Public policy; construction of chapter 22-9-1-3Definitions 22-9-1-4Civil rights commission; creation 22-9-1-5Civil rights commission; appointment of members; meetings 22-9-1-6Civil rights commission; powers and duties 22-9-1-7Educational programs 22-9-1-8Civil rights commission; director 22-9-1-9Civil rights commission; director; oath of office 22-9-1-10Public contractors; public utility franchises 22-9-1-11Investigation of complaints; recommendations to legislature 22-9-1-12Repealed 22-9-1-12.1"State agency" defined; local government; ordinances; exclusive jurisdiction; transfer of complaints; appeals 22-9-1-13Employment of persons with physical disability; discrimination; promotion or transfer; physical accommodations 22-9-1-14Repealed 22-9-1-16Election of civil action 22-9-1-17Filing of civil action; relief; trial by court; representation 22-9-1-18Hearings by commission; appeals 22-9-1-19Commemoration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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