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22-11-18-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: “Bodily injury” has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-29. “Dwelling” means a residence with at least one (1) dwelling unit as set forth in IC 22-12-1-4(a)(1)(B) and IC 22-12-1-5(a)(1). “Hotels and motels” means buildings or structures kept, maintained, used, advertised, or held out to the public as […]

22-11-18-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: “Bodily injury” has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-29. “Dwelling” means a residence with at least one (1) dwelling unit as set forth in IC 22-12-1-4(a)(1)(B) and IC 22-12-1-5(a)(1). “Hotels and motels” means buildings or structures kept, maintained, used, advertised, or held out to the public as […]

22-11-18-2. Application of Chapter; Exemption

Sec. 2. (a) This chapter applies to all hotels, motels, and dwellings. (b) A totally sprinkled building (conforming to Uniform Building Code standards at the time of construction) is exempt from the requirements of this chapter. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.141, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.176-1991, SEC.2.

22-11-18-2. Application of Chapter; Exemption

Sec. 2. (a) This chapter applies to all hotels, motels, and dwellings. (b) A totally sprinkled building (conforming to Uniform Building Code standards at the time of construction) is exempt from the requirements of this chapter. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.141, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.176-1991, SEC.2.

22-11-18-3. Hotels and Motels; Installation of Smoke Detectors

Sec. 3. (a) This section only applies to hotels and motels. (b) All hotels and motels must have functional smoke detectors. (c) Except as provided in subsection (f), a detector must be installed in all interior corridors adjacent to sleeping rooms and must be spaced no farther apart than thirty (30) feet on center, or […]

22-11-18-3. Hotels and Motels; Installation of Smoke Detectors

Sec. 3. (a) This section only applies to hotels and motels. (b) All hotels and motels must have functional smoke detectors. (c) Except as provided in subsection (f), a detector must be installed in all interior corridors adjacent to sleeping rooms and must be spaced no farther apart than thirty (30) feet on center, or […]

22-11-18-3.5. Dwellings; Installation of Smoke Detectors

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section only applies to dwellings. (b) A rule or an ordinance is not voided or limited by this section if the rule or ordinance: (1) applies to an occupied dwelling; and (2) is at least as stringent as the requirements of this section. (c) A dwelling must have at least one […]

22-11-18-3.5. Dwellings; Installation of Smoke Detectors

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section only applies to dwellings. (b) A rule or an ordinance is not voided or limited by this section if the rule or ordinance: (1) applies to an occupied dwelling; and (2) is at least as stringent as the requirements of this section. (c) A dwelling must have at least one […]

22-11-18-3.6. Violations; Effect on Claims

Sec. 3.6. A violation of section 3.5 of this chapter does not constitute grounds for a reduction or denial of a claim under an insurance policy even if the policy contains terms to the contrary. As added by P.L.176-1991, SEC.5.

22-11-18-3.6. Violations; Effect on Claims

Sec. 3.6. A violation of section 3.5 of this chapter does not constitute grounds for a reduction or denial of a claim under an insurance policy even if the policy contains terms to the contrary. As added by P.L.176-1991, SEC.5.

22-11-18-5. Violations; Offenses

Sec. 5. (a) An owner of a hotel or motel who violates this chapter commits a Class A infraction, except as provided by subsection (b). (b) An owner of a hotel or motel commits a Level 6 felony if: (1) the owner knowingly or intentionally violates section 3 of this chapter; and (2) bodily injury […]

22-11-18-5. Violations; Offenses

Sec. 5. (a) An owner of a hotel or motel who violates this chapter commits a Class A infraction, except as provided by subsection (b). (b) An owner of a hotel or motel commits a Level 6 felony if: (1) the owner knowingly or intentionally violates section 3 of this chapter; and (2) bodily injury […]

22-11-18-5.5. Violation by Landlord; Offenses

Sec. 5.5. A landlord who violates section 3.5 of this chapter: (1) at the time the landlord delivers a rental unit to a tenant; or (2) if the smoke detector is hard wired into the rental unit’s electrical system, by failing to repair or replace the inoperable smoke detector not later than seven (7) days […]

22-11-18-5.5. Violation by Landlord; Offenses

Sec. 5.5. A landlord who violates section 3.5 of this chapter: (1) at the time the landlord delivers a rental unit to a tenant; or (2) if the smoke detector is hard wired into the rental unit’s electrical system, by failing to repair or replace the inoperable smoke detector not later than seven (7) days […]

22-11-18-6. Inspections to Determine Compliance

Sec. 6. (a) The state fire marshal’s office shall, as part of its normal inspection process, conduct inspections of hotels and motels to determine if the detectors are installed and functioning in compliance with this chapter. (b) Except for common areas shared by at least three (3) dwellings, a dwelling may not be inspected solely […]

22-11-18-6. Inspections to Determine Compliance

Sec. 6. (a) The state fire marshal’s office shall, as part of its normal inspection process, conduct inspections of hotels and motels to determine if the detectors are installed and functioning in compliance with this chapter. (b) Except for common areas shared by at least three (3) dwellings, a dwelling may not be inspected solely […]