22-14-2-7.5. Vacancies; Orders
Sec. 7.5. (a) The department may grant a variance to a rule the education board has adopted. (b) The education board is the ultimate authority for orders issued under this section. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.31.
22-14-2-8. Investigations; Powers; Subpoenas; Discovery Orders; per Diem and Mileage Allowance
Sec. 8. (a) Regardless of the extent of the investigation conducted by a fire department under IC 36-8-17-7, the state fire marshal or a department fire investigator authorized by the state fire marshal may conduct an investigation into the causes and circumstances surrounding any fire or explosion. (b) To carry out this section, the state […]
22-14-2-9. Plans and Specifications for Design Release; Review and Approval
Sec. 9. The department shall review and may approve plans and specifications presented to the department for a design release under IC 22-15-3 for compliance with the fire safety laws. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.368; P.L.187-2021, SEC.86.
22-14-2-10. Fire Safety Enforcement Program and Complaint Investigation Program
Sec. 10. (a) The department shall carry out a program to: (1) enforce all fire safety laws and related variances and other orders; and (2) protect the public from fire hazards. (b) The department shall carry out a program to investigate complaints. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.369; P.L.187-2021, SEC.87.
22-14-2-11. Inspection Programs
Sec. 11. The department shall carry out a program to periodically inspect structures and other property that are used by the state, a county, a city, a town, or a school corporation, including institutions where inmates are involuntarily detained. Inspections shall be conducted under the schedule specified by the department. The department may exclude a […]
22-14-2-12. Fire Investigator Retirement
Sec. 12. Whenever a department fire investigator retires after at least twenty (20) years of service, the department shall, in recognition of the investigator’s service to the department, do the following: (1) Allow the investigator to retain the service weapon issued to the investigator by the department. (2) Issue the investigator a badge that indicates […]
22-14-2-6. Training Programs for Fire Department Personnel; Fire and Public Safety Academy Training System; Staff and Meeting Facilities Provided to Education Board
Sec. 6. (a) The department may establish the fire and public safety academy training system to create and conduct programs to train public safety personnel. (b) The department may develop programs to train: (1) fire department personnel and volunteers; (2) emergency medical services personnel; (3) telecommunicators; (4) emergency management personnel; and (5) chemical, biological, radiological, […]
22-14-2-7. Firefighting Training and Education Programs; Certification; Fee
Sec. 7. (a) This section does not limit the powers, rights, duties, and other responsibilities of municipal or county governments or impose requirements affecting pension laws or any other laws. (b) This section does not require a member of a fire department to be certified. (c) The education board may: (1) certify firefighting training and […]
22-14-2-1. Repealed
As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.22-2005, SEC.56.
22-14-2-2. State Fire Marshal; Appointment; Qualifications
Sec. 2. (a) The governor shall appoint a state fire marshal. The state fire marshal serves at the pleasure of the governor. (b) The state fire marshal must have: (1) a recognized interest and knowledge in the areas of fire prevention and fire protection; and (2) experience as an administrator. (c) The state fire marshal […]