Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: (1) “Commission” refers to the Indiana fire prevention and building safety commission. (2) “Exit” means a continuous and unobstructed means of egress to a public way designated as an exit pursuant to the rules of the commission. The term includes doorways, corridors, exterior exit balconies, ramps, stairways, smokeproof […]
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: (1) “Commission” refers to the Indiana fire prevention and building safety commission. (2) “Exit” means a continuous and unobstructed means of egress to a public way designated as an exit pursuant to the rules of the commission. The term includes doorways, corridors, exterior exit balconies, ramps, stairways, smokeproof […]
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) and section 2.5 of this chapter, an owner of a public building shall not permit an exit to be locked or obstructed in any manner that denies the public a continuous and unobstructed means of egress while lawfully occupied by anyone who is not […]
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) and section 2.5 of this chapter, an owner of a public building shall not permit an exit to be locked or obstructed in any manner that denies the public a continuous and unobstructed means of egress while lawfully occupied by anyone who is not […]
Sec. 2.5. (a) A hospital licensed under IC 12-25 or IC 16-21 or a health facility licensed under IC 16-28 complies with section 2(a) of this chapter by meeting the federal standards of certification for participation in a reimbursement program under either of the following before, on, or after March 21, 1996: (1) Title XVIII […]
Sec. 2.5. (a) A hospital licensed under IC 12-25 or IC 16-21 or a health facility licensed under IC 16-28 complies with section 2(a) of this chapter by meeting the federal standards of certification for participation in a reimbursement program under either of the following before, on, or after March 21, 1996: (1) Title XVIII […]
Sec. 3. An owner who violates section 2 of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.140, SEC.1.
Sec. 3. An owner who violates section 2 of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.140, SEC.1.
Sec. 4. An owner of a public building commits a Level 6 felony if: (1) the owner knowingly or intentionally violates section 2 of this chapter; and (2) bodily injury (as defined by IC 35-31.5-2-29) or a loss of life occurs to a person lawfully in the public building as a result of a fire […]
Sec. 4. An owner of a public building commits a Level 6 felony if: (1) the owner knowingly or intentionally violates section 2 of this chapter; and (2) bodily injury (as defined by IC 35-31.5-2-29) or a loss of life occurs to a person lawfully in the public building as a result of a fire […]
Sec. 5. The state fire marshal’s office may, as part of its normal inspection process, conduct inspections to determine if there is compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted under it. Any evidence of a violation shall be turned over to the prosecuting attorney of the county where the violation occurred. As added by […]
Sec. 5. The state fire marshal’s office may, as part of its normal inspection process, conduct inspections to determine if there is compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted under it. Any evidence of a violation shall be turned over to the prosecuting attorney of the county where the violation occurred. As added by […]
Sec. 6. (a) This chapter does not prohibit the securing of a building from illegal entry or exit during nonbusiness or nonworking hours. (b) This chapter is not intended to conflict with the requirements of IC 22-8-1.1 and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.140, SEC.1.
Sec. 6. (a) This chapter does not prohibit the securing of a building from illegal entry or exit during nonbusiness or nonworking hours. (b) This chapter is not intended to conflict with the requirements of IC 22-8-1.1 and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.140, SEC.1.
