36-8-17-1. “Commission”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “commission” refers to the fire prevention and building safety commission. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.21.
36-8-17-10. Informal Review of Order; Time to Appeal; Modification or Reversal of Order
Sec. 10. (a) The department shall give a person who: (1) is aggrieved by an order issued under section 9 of this chapter; and (2) requests review of the order in verbal or written form; an opportunity to informally discuss the order with the department. Review under this subsection does not suspend the running of […]
36-8-17-11. Appeal of Orders; Administrative Proceedings
Sec. 11. (a) An order issued under section 9 or 10 of this chapter may be appealed to the commission under IC 4-21.5-3-7. A decision to deny a request to modify or reverse an order issued under section 10 of this chapter is not appealable. (b) If an order issued under section 9 or 10 […]
36-8-17-12. Enforcement of Orders
Sec. 12. The department may enforce an order issued under this chapter under IC 4-21.5-6. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.582; P.L.187-2021, SEC.152.
36-8-17-13. Rules to Implement Chapter
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.
36-8-17-2. “Fire Department”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “fire department” means a paid fire department or a volunteer fire department that renders fire prevention or fire protection services to a political subdivision. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.103.
36-8-17-3. “Fire Safety Law”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “fire safety law” means any law, including rules and orders of the commission, safeguarding life or property from the hazards of fire or explosion. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.21.
36-8-17-4. Repealed
As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.576. Repealed by P.L.187-2021, SEC.145.
36-8-17-4.5. “Department”
Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter, “department” refers to the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1. As added by P.L.187-2021, SEC.146.
36-8-17-5. Compliance With Order to Assist the Department; Annual Reporting
Sec. 5. (a) The fire chief and the designees of the fire chief in every fire department are assistants to the state fire marshal. (b) A fire department shall comply with an order issued by the department under IC 22-14-2-4 that directs the fire department to assist the department. (c) A fire department shall report […]
36-8-17-6. Enforcement of Fire Safety Laws
Sec. 6. A fire department may enforce under this chapter any fire safety law that is applicable to the jurisdiction served by the fire department. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.21.
36-8-17-7. Fire Investigations; Notice of Crime; Report; Powers of Fire Department; Subpoenas; Discovery Orders
Sec. 7. (a) A fire department shall investigate and determine the causes and circumstances surrounding each fire occurring within the territory served by the fire department. The fire department shall begin the investigation when the fire occurs. The fire department shall immediately notify the department if the fire chief believes that a crime may have […]
36-8-17-7.5. “Police Powers”
Sec. 7.5. (a) As used in this section, “police powers” means the power to: (1) make an arrest; (2) conduct a search or seizure of a person or property; or (3) carry a firearm. (b) A fire investigator of a first class or second class city may exercise police powers if the fire investigator meets […]
36-8-17-8. Inspection Program; Reports
Sec. 8. (a) A fire department serving an area that does not include a city may engage in an inspection program to promote compliance with fire safety laws. Upon the request of an owner or a primary lessee who resides in a private dwelling, the fire department may inspect the interior of the private dwelling […]
36-8-17-9. Orders to Cease and Correct Violations; Emergency or Temporary Orders
Sec. 9. (a) A fire department may issue orders under IC 4-21.5-3-6 to require a person to cease and correct a violation of the fire safety laws. The order must grant a reasonable time in which to correct a violation of law covered by the order. (b) A fire department may issue an emergency or […]