Title 36, LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Sec. 14. An application is complete if the application includes the information and supporting documents set forth in the unit's schedule under section 13 of this chapter. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 15. Except as provided in section 16 of this chapter, a unit shall deliver all notices under this chapter in an electronic format that provides for verification or acknowledgment of receipt of the notice. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 16. (a) This subsection applies only to the notice provided by the unit under this section. If the unit transmits a notice to the applicant and does not receive an electronic verification or acknowledgment of receipt of the notice within three business (3) days after the dat…

Sec. 17. If: (1) the unit notifies an applicant in writing that the application is complete; and (2) a plan review is required by the unit; the unit must complete the plan review not more than seven (7) business days after the date that notice is sent. As added by P.L.146-2025, S…

Sec. 18. A unit must include in the notification of complete application under section 17 of this chapter a statement as to whether the unit is able to conduct: (1) a plan review (if required by the unit) not later than seven (7) business days after the date that notice is sent; …

Sec. 19. An applicant may use a private provider to perform a plan review, an inspection, or both, regardless of whether the unit is able to conduct the activity or activities within the time set forth in section 18 of this chapter. The cost of any plan review or inspection perfo…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "applicant" means a person who applies for a permit. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 20. If: (1) an applicant indicates on the application that the unit will perform the plan review or inspection; (2) the unit notifies the applicant under section 18 of this chapter that the unit is unable to perform a plan review or inspection within the time required; and (…

Sec. 21. If a unit: (1) notifies the applicant that a plan review can be performed within: (A) the time set forth in section 18 of this chapter; or (B) any extension period mutually agreed to by the applicant and the unit; and (2) fails to complete the plan review within the time…

Sec. 22. The unit may limit: (1) the scope of a permit issued under section 21 of this chapter; and (2) the areas of the site to which a permit may apply. However, the unit shall allow the applicant to begin work on the project if that portion of the initial phase of work is comp…

Sec. 23. This section does not apply if the applicant uses a private provider to perform the plan review. Any delay in the processing of an application: (1) attributable to a cause outside the control of the unit; or (2) through the fault of the applicant; does not count toward t…

Sec. 23.5. (a) If a unit fails to meet the deadlines set forth in this chapter, the unit shall: (1) forfeit any regulatory fee owed by the applicant; and (2) refund any regulatory fee that has been paid by the applicant; to the unit. (b) This section does not apply if a unit fail…

Sec. 24. A private provider must conduct a plan review or an inspection that is at least as extensive as a plan review or inspection conducted by the unit. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 25. Upon completing a plan review, a private provider shall prepare an affidavit certifying under oath that all of the following are true and correct to the best of the private provider's knowledge and belief and in accordance with the applicable professional standard of car…

Sec. 26. (a) A private provider providing plan review or inspection services must maintain insurance coverage for professional liability insurance of at least: (1) one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim; and (2) two million dollars ($2,000,000) of aggregate coverage. (b) A co…

Sec. 27. A private provider's insurance must be a practice policy containing prior acts coverage for the private provider. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 28. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a private provider may perform any plan review or inspection required by the unit, including: (1) inspections for footings, foundations, concrete slabs, framing, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; or (2) any o…

Sec. 29. Nothing in this chapter authorizes a private provider to issue a building permit, improvement permit, certificate of occupancy, or any other permit or approval. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "application" means an application for a permit to conduct construction related activities involving a Class 2 structure. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 30. (a) A private provider shall submit a copy of the private provider's plan review report to the unit not later than five (5) days after the plan review report is completed. The plan review report may be submitted in a paper format or an electronic format. (b) A plan revie…

Sec. 31. The unit shall issue a permit not later than the next business day after receiving a complete plan review report from the private provider. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 32. When a private provider submits a complete inspection report is submitted to the unit, the unit shall accept the private provider's inspection report without further inspection or approval by: (1) the inspectors; or (2) other personnel employed by the unit. As added by P…

Sec. 33. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit any public or private right of action designed to provide protection, rights, or remedies for consumers. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 34. The unit and agents of the unit shall be immune from liability: (1) to any person or party; and (2) for any action or inaction by: (A) an owner of a building; or (B) a private provider or a private provider's duly authorized representative; in connection with plan review…

Sec. 35. (a) A unit may not adopt or enforce any rules, procedures, policies, qualifications, or standards more stringent than those prescribed in this chapter. (b) A unit may not require a design professional (as defined in IC 22-15-3.2-3) to prepare construction documents, plan…

Sec. 36. Nothing in this chapter limits a unit from issuing a stop work order for a building project or any portion of a building project: (1) that may be effective immediately as provided by law, after giving notice and adequate opportunity to remedy the violation; and (2) if th…

Sec. 37. When performing plan reviews or inspection services, a private provider is subject to the disciplinary guidelines of the private provider's professional licensing board. Any complaint processing, investigation, and discipline arising out of a private provider's performan…

Sec. 38. To the extent that a provision of this chapter conflicts with requirements of federal laws or regulations, or impairs a unit's receipt of federal funds, the provision shall not apply. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "certified building official" means a person certified by the International Code Council as qualified to inspect and determine compliance of a Class 2 structure with the Indiana residential code (675 IAC 14). As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "Class 2 structure" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-12-1-5. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "construction documents or plans" means written, graphic, and pictorial documents prepared or assembled for describing the design, location, and physical characteristics of the elements of a project necessary for obtaining a building permit. The t…

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "local requirements" means any local regulatory requirements imposed by a unit for approval of an application, including any requirements of: (1) state building codes; (2) local ordinances, zoning ordinances, and design standards; and (3) other ap…

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "permit" means the following: (1) An improvement location permit. (2) A building permit. (3) A certificate of occupancy. (4) A certificate of completion and compliance. As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "private provider" means a person who: (1) is: (A) an architect registered under IC 25-4-1; (B) a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31-1; or (C) a certified building official; (2) is not: (A) an employee of; (B) affiliated with; or (C) …

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Communication" means an oral or written statement, note, record, recording, report, or document made during, or arising out of, a first responder's receipt of CISM services or peer support services. (2) "Critic…

Sec. 2. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a communication made by a first responder recipient to: (1) a CISM services provider while the first responder recipient receives CISM services; or (2) a peer support team member while the first responder recipient receive…

Sec. 3. (a) A first responder recipient or the first responder recipient's employer may not be held liable for damages for any act, error, or omission committed by the first responder recipient, including: (1) personal injury; (2) wrongful death; (3) property damage; or (4) other…