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22-11-21-6. “Fire Department”

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “fire department” has the meaning set forth in IC 22-12-1-12. As added by P.L.104-2018, SEC.1.

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 […]

22-11-17-1. Definitions

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 […]

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.

22-11-17-2.5. Compliance by Hospital or Health Facility

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 […]

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 […]