Authority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-2.5; IC 22-13-2-13
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15; IC 25-4; IC 25-31; IC 36-7
Sec. 3.
Change Section R202, Definitions, as follows:
(1) Change the definition of APPROVED to read as follows: APPROVED means, as to materials, equipment, appliances, methods of design, and types of construction, acceptance by the building official by one (1) of the following methods: (1) investigation or tests conducted by recognized authorities;(2) investigation or tests conducted by technical or scientific organizations; or(3) accepted principles. The investigation, tests, or principles shall establish that the materials, equipment, appliances, methods of design, and types of construction are safe for their intended purpose.
(2) Change the definition of BUILDING OFFICIAL to read as follows: BUILDING OFFICIAL, as used in this code, shall be the local official or officials as designated in local ordinance, except it shall be the state building commissioner for Industrialized Building Systems under 675 IAC 15.
(3) Delete the definition of CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS and substitute to read as follows: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. For construction documents, see the General Administrative Rules (675 IAC 12) for Class 1 structures and local ordinance for Class 2 structures.
(4) Delete the definition of HABITABLE SPACE and substitute to read as follows: HABITABLE SPACE. A space in a building for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, foyers, storage or utility spaces, and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.(5) Delete the definition of HISTORICAL BUILDING and substitute to read as follows: HISTORIC BUILDING. A building or structure that is one or more of the following:
1. Listed by the National Register of Historical Places; or 2. Listed by the Indiana Division of Historical Preservation and Archaeology; or3. Districts or individual structures designated as historical by a local historic preservation commission as authorized under IC 36-7-11. (6) Add the following definitions after INSULATING SHEATHING to read as follows: (A) INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE means the Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13).(B) INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE means the Indiana Fire Code (675 IAC 22).(C) INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE means the Indiana Fuel Gas Code (675 IAC 25).(D) INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE means the Indiana Mechanical Code (675 IAC 18).(E) INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE means the Indiana Plumbing Code (675 IAC 16).(7) Add the definition of NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE to read as follows: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE means the Indiana Electrical Code (675 IAC 17).(8) Delete the definition of POTABLE WATER and substitute to read as follows: POTABLE WATER. Water that at the point of use is acceptable for human consumption under drinking water standards adopted by the environmental rules board at 327 IAC 8.(9) Delete the definition of REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL and substitute to read as follows: REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. An architect who is registered under IC 25-4 or a professional engineer who is registered under IC 25-31.
(10) Add the definition of SILL PLATE after the definition of SHINGLE FASHION and before the definition of SINGLE-PLY MEMBRANE to read as follows: SILL PLATE. The rough structural member in frame construction, attached to the foundation, which receives and transfers loads to the foundation.
(11) Add the definition of SOLE PLATE after the definition of SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM and before the definition of SOLID MASONRY to read as follows: SOLE PLATE. The bottom horizontal member of a framed wall or partition that receives and transfers loads to the floor assembly, wall, or foundation below.
(12) Delete the definition of TOWNHOUSE and substitute to read as follows: TOWNHOUSE. Townhouse has the meaning ascribed thereto in IC 22-12-1-5(c). Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 14-4.4-3; field 11/26/2019, 11:43 a.m.: 20191225-IR-675190330FRA