Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-1 Application of definitions
Effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 22-15-3.2 apply throughout this chapter.
As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
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in effectInd. Code § 22-15-3.5-2 Satisfaction of design release requirement through self-certification
Effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 2. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, an applicant for a construction project requiring a design release for a Class 1 structure under IC 22-15-3 may satisfy the design release requirement through self-certification.
(b) Self-certification may be used only for projects that are required to be signed and sealed by an Indiana registered design professional. The department may exclude projects from self-certification that involve high-hazard occupancies, essential facilities, or other structures determined to pose an elevated risk to life safety.
As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-3 Eligible applicants for self-certification
Effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 3. To self-certify a project, an applicant for a design release must:
(1) be an Indiana registered design professional in good standing with the applicable registration board;
(2) be a registered design professional for at least five (5) years;
(3) have completed at least five (5) projects in Indiana as the registered design professional of record or as the registered design professional responsible for the production of the construction documents; and
(4) maintain professional liability insurance of at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per claim and one million dollars ($1,000,000) aggregate.
As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-4 Design of electronic application
Effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 4. The department shall develop an electronic application form for self-certifying applicants.
As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-5 Application requirements
Effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 5. The certifying design professional shall:
(1) perform a comprehensive review of the construction documents; and
(2) submit to the department a signed certification, under penalty of perjury, affirming that the plans comply with all applicable state building codes and rules.
As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-6 Duties of the department upon receipt of self-certified applications for design release
Effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 6. Upon receipt of a complete certification and required documentation, the department shall, not later than the next business day, provide to the applicant:
(1) a copy of the design release; or
(2) a confirmation number that serves as a temporary design release until the applicant receives a copy of the design release;
without conducting a technical plan review.
As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-7 Powers of the department
Effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 7. The department may:
(1) audit self-certified projects;
(2) require corrective action for noncompliance;
(3) revoke or suspend a professional's authority to provide certifications; and
(4) refer violations to the appropriate licensing board or impose civil penalties as authorized by law.
As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-8 Authority to collect fees
Effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 8. The department may collect plan review fees for projects that are released without a plan review.
As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-9 Reservation of authority to conduct inspections or enforce compliance during construction
Effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 9. Nothing in this chapter limits the authority of state or local inspection officials to conduct inspections or enforce compliance during construction.
As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-10 Applications for a design release
Effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 10. An applicant who is qualified to self-certify may apply for a design release under:
(1) this chapter; or
(2) IC 22-15-3.
As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.5-11 Voluntary participation; departmental discretion
Effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 11. Participation in the self-certification program is voluntary. Nothing in this chapter prohibits the department from reviewing or not reviewing an application in accordance with IC 22-15-3.
As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.417.
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