Title 22, LABOR AND SAFETY

Sec. 16. The following apply to a building, a structure, a stand, or another retail building under IC 22-12-1-4(c) used primarily for the sale of goods or other items on property (as defined in IC 16-42-5.4-3.5): (1) This section does not: (A) authorize the placement of a buildin…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in section 3.5 of this chapter, the commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to adopt a statewide code of fire safety laws an…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2.5. (a) Before January 1, 2020, the commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to replace the statewide residential code for Class 2 structures that is i…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2.6. Before January 1, 2021, the commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to exempt a bunkhouse from being required to be equipped with an automatic fire …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 3. (a) The rules adopted under section 2 of this chapter take precedence over: (1) any rule adopted by a state agency that conflicts with the commission's …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 3.5. (a) The following may not adopt rules requiring the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a Class 2 structure: (1) The commission. (2)…

Sec. 3.6. (a) The following may not adopt rules requiring the installation of an arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) in a Class 2 structure or a structure classified as an R-2 building occupancy classification under the Indiana building code constructed after June 30, 2026: (1) …

Sec. 3.7. (a) A state agency or a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) may not require an emergency responder communications enhancement system (ERCES) or similar system to be installed in: (1) a new Class 1 structure constructed; or (2) an existing Class 1 structur…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 4. If the commission finds duplication, conflict, or overlapping of responsibility between: (1) this article, IC 22-12, IC 22-14, IC 22-15, a fire safety r…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 4.1. (a) This section applies only to a plan review for a design release performed: (1) before construction of a Class 1 structure; and (2) to determine co…

Sec. 5. A: (1) state agency; or (2) political subdivision; may not require a person or entity to obtain or maintain, or both, a license in order to install or maintain a low voltage thermostat of fifty (50) volts or less. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.101-2015, …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5.6. (a) As used in this section, "building code" means a building code and includes the standards related to a building code. (b) As used in this section,…

Sec. 6. An ordinance or other regulation adopted by a political subdivision that governs the construction of a building or other structure does not apply to an industrialized building system or mobile structure that is certified under IC 22-15-4. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 7. (a) The commission may review and modify or reverse any variance or other order that: (1) is issued by a state agency or political subdivision; and (2) …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 8. (a) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to create equipment laws applicable to regulated lifting devices. (b) The commission shall adopt ru…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 8.5. (a) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for outdoor event equipment at outdoor performances to protect the safety of persons at the outdo…

Sec. 9. Except as provided in section 10 of this chapter, political subdivisions do not have the power to regulate regulated: (1) amusement devices; (2) boilers; (3) lifting devices; and (4) pressure vessels. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.119-2002, SEC.8.…

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…

Sec. 11. The department shall carry out a program to periodically inspect structures and other property. Such inspections shall be conducted at a frequency specified by the department. The department may exclude a class of buildings or other property from inspection under this se…

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 inve…

Sec. 13. (a) An individual who is at least sixteen (16) years of age may enroll in and attend a training program for certification as: (1) a Firefighter I; (2) a Firefighter II; or (3) an emergency medical technician. (b) This section does not affect the minimum age requirements …

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 …

Sec. 4. (a) The department may: (1) enter and inspect any property, at a reasonable hour; (2) issue and enforce administrative orders under IC 22-12-7 and apply for judicial orders under IC 22-12-7-13; (3) direct a fire department to assist the department; (4) cooperate with law …

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. (a) The department shall carry out a program to provide public information concerning fire prevention and maintain data and statistics concerning fires …

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 servi…

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. Howe…

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.

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 may conduct an investigation into the causes and circumstances surrounding any fire or explosion. (b) To carry out…

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.

Sec. 5.5. (a) The governor shall appoint a state building commissioner. The state building commissioner shall serve: (1) at the pleasure of the governor; and (2) as a full-time employee of the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1. (b) The state building com…

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 6. (a) To carry out the department's responsibilities, the department or an employee or another agent of the department may: (1) exercise any program of su…

Sec. 7. The department shall carry out a program to enforce all laws described by one (1) or more of the following: (1) Building laws and related variances and other orders that apply to Class 1 structures. (2) Building laws and related variances and other orders that apply to in…

Sec. 1. The department of workforce development is established. Notwithstanding any other law, the department is the sole agency to plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and make recommendations regarding initiatives designed to prepare Indiana's workforce for effective participa…

Sec. 2. The department includes the unemployment insurance review board. As added by P.L.105-1994, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.21-1995, SEC.139; P.L.1-2005, SEC.186; P.L.140-2007, SEC.6; P.L.234-2007, SEC.144; P.L.3-2008, SEC.161; P.L.7-2011, SEC.20; P.L.69-2015, SEC.30; P.L.171-2016, …

Sec. 3. The unemployment insurance review board described in section 2 of this chapter shall cooperate to facilitate the coordination, consolidation, and promotion of workforce development activities statewide. As added by P.L.105-1994, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.21-1995, SEC.140; P.L…

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "license" means a franchise, permit, certification, approval, registration, charter, or similar form of authorization or recognition: (1) required by law; or (2) permitted to be issued by law. As added by P.L.196-2025, SEC.18.

Sec. 2. As used in this article, "personal characteristic" means race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or ancestry. As added by P.L.196-2025, SEC.18.

Sec. 3. As used in this article, "public educational institution" means: (1) a state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32); or (2) a public school (as defined in IC 20-26-19-4). As added by P.L.196-2025, SEC.18.

Sec. 4. As used in this article, "public employer" means: (1) an agency (as defined in IC 4-15-10.5-4); or (2) a public educational institution. As added by P.L.196-2025, SEC.18.

Sec. 5. As used in this article, "to take a licensing action" means to grant or renew a license, to refuse to grant or renew a license, or to reward or penalize a person with respect to a license or the granting of, renewal of, or refusal to grant or renew a license. As added by …

Sec. 6. As used in this article, "to take an education action" means to enroll, refuse to enroll, admit, refuse to admit, provide aid, deny aid, reward, or penalize a person with respect to education or an educational opportunity. As added by P.L.196-2025, SEC.18.

Sec. 7. As used in this article, "to take an employment action" means to hire, fire, promote, refuse to promote, demote, reward, or penalize a person with respect to employment or an employment opportunity, unless the employment action is based on a bona fide occupational qualifi…

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.

Sec. 11. "Person" means one (1) or more individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in cases under…

Sec. 12. "Respondent" means: (1) the person accused of a violation of this article in a complaint of discriminatory housing practice; or (2) any person identified as an additional or a substitute respondent under IC 22-9.5-6-4 or an agent of an additional or a substitute responde…

Sec. 13. "To rent" includes to lease, to sublease, to let, or to otherwise grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant. As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.