Indiana § 36-8-17-13 - Rules to implement chapter
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§ 36-8-17-13. Rules to implement chapter
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 13. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.21.
IC 36-8-17-13Rules to implement chapter Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.
Sec. 13. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.505.
IC 36-8-17.5Chapter 17.5. Pre-Planning Inspections
36-8-17.5-1"Fire department" defined 36-8-17.5-2"Pre-planning inspection" defined 36-8-17.5-3Places subject to inspections 36-8-17.5-4Access for inspections
IC 36-8-17.5-1"Fire department" defined Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fire department" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-8-17-2.
As added by P.L.20-1999, SEC.1.
IC 36-8-17.5-2"Pre-planning inspection" defined Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "pre-planning inspection" means an inspection of a Class 1 structure (as defined in IC 22-12-1-4) in a place or public way performed by the fire department to determine firefighting strategies necessary to minimize the hazard to firefighters responding to any fire or explosion at the structure, including:
(1) identifying the structural components, contents, and operations, including:
(A) floor plans; and
(B) the location of:
(i) employees;
(ii) fire alarm and suppression systems;
(iii) entrances and exits; and
(iv) utilities; and
(2) identifying and locating hazardous materials.
As added by P.L.20-1999, SEC.1.
IC 36-8-17.5-3Places subject to inspections Sec. 3. A fire department may make a pre-planning inspection of every place and public way within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision that the fire department serves, except the interiors of private dwellings, for the purpose of advising the fire department on issues affecting a fire suppression response.
As added by P.L.20-1999, SEC.1.
IC 36-8-17.5-4Access for inspections Sec. 4. (a) A fire department shall be allowed entry and access to every place or public way within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision that the fire department serves, except the interiors of private dwellings, for the purpose of making a pre-planning inspection under this chapter.
(b) A fire department shall notify the occupant or owner of a Class 1 structure seven (7) days in advance of performing a pre-planning inspection. The notification may be oral or in writing.
As added by P.L.20-1999, SEC.1.
IC 36-8-18Chapter 18. Animal Control Centers
36-8-18-1Applicability of chapter 36-8-18-2Bonds or notes to relocate animal control center 36-8-18-3Debt service on bonds or notes
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