Ind. Code ch. 36-8-17.5

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Ind. Code § 36-8-17.5-1 "Fire department" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fire department" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-8-17-2. As added by P.L.20-1999, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-8-17.5-2 "Pre-planning inspection" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "pre-planning inspection" means an inspection of a Class 1 structure (as defined in IC 22-12-1-4) in a place or public way performed by the fire department to determine firefighting strategies necessary to minimize the hazard to firefighters responding to any fire or explosion at the structure, including: (1) identifying the structural components, contents, and operations, including: (A) floor plans; and (B) the location of: (i) employees; (ii) fire alarm and suppression systems; (iii) entrances and exits; and (iv) utilities; and (2) identifying and locating hazardous materials. As added by P.L.20-1999, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-8-17.5-3 Places subject to inspections

Sec. 3. A fire department may make a pre-planning inspection of every place and public way within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision that the fire department serves, except the interiors of private dwellings, for the purpose of advising the fire department on issues affecting a fire suppression response. As added by P.L.20-1999, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-8-17.5-4 Access for inspections

Sec. 4. (a) A fire department shall be allowed entry and access to every place or public way within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision that the fire department serves, except the interiors of private dwellings, for the purpose of making a pre-planning inspection under this chapter. (b) A fire department shall notify the occupant or owner of a Class 1 structure seven (7) days in advance of performing a pre-planning inspection. The notification may be oral or in writing. As added by P.L.20-1999, SEC.1.

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