Ind. Code ch. 22-12-2

Ind. Code ch. 22-12-2
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Ind. Code § 22-12-2-1 Establishment of commission

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. The fire prevention and building safety commission is established. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 22-12-2-2 Membership

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. (a) The commission consists of twelve (12) members, ten (10) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. (b) The term of a commission member is four (4) years. (c) The state health commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall serve as a member of the commission and the commissioner of labor or the commissioner's designee shall serve as a member of the commission. (d) Beginning August 1, 2023, the appointed commission members must contain one (1) of each of the following: (1) A fire official. (2) An architect licensed under IC 25-4. (3) A professional engineer licensed under IC 25-31. (4) A remodeler with experience in residential or commercial remodeling. (5) A contractor with experience building low income single family or low income multifamily housing. (6) A member of the Indiana Association of Building Officials. (7) A member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky with experience in the construction of commercial developments. (8) A member of the Indiana Apartment Association with experience in the construction of multifamily housing. (9) A member of the Indiana Builders Association with experience in the construction of single family housing. (10) A real estate broker licensed under IC 25-34.1. (e) Beginning August 1, 2023, a commission member must be a resident of Indiana. (f) Not more than five (5) of the appointed members of the commission may be affiliated with the same political party. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.225-1989, SEC.1; P.L.118-1994, SEC.1; P.L.226-1995, SEC.1; P.L.1-1999, SEC.56; P.L.119-2002, SEC.4; P.L.22-2005, SEC.33; P.L.249-2019, SEC.14; P.L.155-2023, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 22-12-2-2.5 Terms; appointment; pending matters

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2.5. (a) Notwithstanding section 2(b) of this chapter, the term of a commission member, other than the state health commissioner and the commissioner of labor serving on July 31, 2023, ends August 1, 2023. (b) Before August 1, 2023, the governor shall appoint members of the commission to satisfy section 2(d) of this chapter, as in effect on August 1, 2023. (c) After July 31, 2023, except for rulemaking, a matter pending before the commission, as composed before August 1, 2023, is considered to be pending before the commission, as composed after July 31, 2023, in the same status as if the commission, as composed after July 31, 2023, had handled the matter in the same fashion as the commission, as composed before August 1, 2023. As added by P.L.155-2023, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 22-12-2-3 Removal of member

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 3. A commission member serves at the pleasure of the governor. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.155-2023, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 22-12-2-4 Vacancies; appointment

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 4. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall appoint an individual to serve the unexpired term of the vacating member. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 22-12-2-5 Commission chair and vice chair

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. (a) The governor shall appoint a member of the commission to be the commission's chair. (b) The member appointed by the governor serves as the commission's chair at the governor's pleasure. (c) The commission shall, from the commission's members, elect a vice chair of the commission. The vice chair shall, in the absence of the chair, perform the duties of the chair. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.34; P.L.1-2006, SEC.349; P.L.29-2014, SEC.27.

Ind. Code § 22-12-2-6 Meetings; quorum; voting; electronic participation

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 6. (a) The commission shall meet at least quarterly. (b) A quorum of the commission consists of seven (7) members. IC 4-21.5-3-3 applies to a commission action governed by IC 4-21.5. (c) The affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the commission members present and voting is necessary for purposes of adopting a rule under IC 4-22-2. (d) A commission member may participate in a meeting by electronic means in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5-3.6. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.225-1989, SEC.2; P.L.118-1994, SEC.2; P.L.226-1995, SEC.2; P.L.119-2002, SEC.5; P.L.22-2005, SEC.35; P.L.155-2023, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 22-12-2-7 Facilities and staff

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 7. The department shall provide facilities and staff to carry out the responsibilities of the commission. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 22-12-2-8 Per diem; expenses

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 8. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency. (b) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 22-12-2-9 Transfer of powers and duties

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 9. (a) On July 1, 2019, all powers, duties, agreements, and liabilities of the boiler and pressure vessel rules board are transferred to the commission, as the successor agency. (b) On July 1, 2019, all records and property of the boiler and pressure vessel rules board, including appropriations and other funds under the control or supervision of the boiler and pressure vessel rules board, are transferred to the commission, as the successor agency. (c) After June 30, 2019, any amounts owed to the boiler and pressure vessel rules board before July 1, 2019, are considered to be owed to the commission as the successor agency. (d) After June 30, 2019, a reference to the boiler and pressure vessel rules board in a statute, rule, or other document is considered a reference to the commission, as the successor agency. (e) Proceedings pending before the boiler and pressure vessel rules board on July 1, 2019, shall be transferred from the boiler and pressure vessel rules board to the commission and treated as if initiated by the commission. (f) A license or permit issued by the boiler and pressure vessel rules board before July 1, 2019, shall be treated after June 30, 2019, as a certification issued by the commission. (g) The rules adopted by the boiler and pressure vessel rules board before July 1, 2019, concerning the boiler and pressure vessel industry are considered, after June 30, 2019, rules of the commission. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 22-12-2-10 Transfer of powers and duties

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 10. (a) On July 1, 2019, all powers, duties, agreements, and liabilities of the regulated amusement device safety board are transferred to the commission, as the successor agency. (b) On July 1, 2019, all records and property of the regulated amusement device safety board, including appropriations and other funds under the control or supervision of the regulated amusement device safety board, are transferred to the commission, as the successor agency. (c) After June 30, 2019, any amounts owed to the regulated amusement device safety board before July 1, 2019, are considered to be owed to the commission as the successor agency. (d) After June 30, 2019, a reference to the regulated amusement device safety board in a statute, rule, or other document is considered a reference to the commission, as the successor agency. (e) Proceedings pending before the regulated amusement device safety board on July 1, 2019, shall be transferred from the regulated amusement device safety board to the commission and treated as if initiated by the commission. (f) The rules adopted by the regulated amusement device safety board before July 1, 2019, concerning regulated amusement device safety are considered, after June 30, 2019, rules of the commission. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.16.
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