Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 22-13-4-1.6 - Audio frequency induction loop systems and beacon positioning systems(a) The commission shall adopt building rules regarding installation of audio frequency induction loop systems and beacon positioning systems in Class 1 structures located in a first or second class city after June 30, 2020.(b) The rules adopted under this section must:(1) require that a person performing new construction must consider the installation of:(A) an audio frequency induction loop system as part of any public address system unless installation of an audio frequency induction loop system would be impractical; and(B) a beacon positioning system unless installation of a beacon positioning system would be impractical;(2) require that a person performing any major alteration of an existing facility's public address system must consider the installation of:(A) an audio frequency induction loop system unless installation of an audio frequency induction loop system would be impractical; and(B) a beacon positioning system unless installation of a beacon positioning system would be impractical;(3) require that a person performing new construction or any major alteration of an existing facility's public address system under subdivision (1) or (2) must solicit: (A) at least one (1) bid for the installation of an audio frequency induction loop system unless installation of an audio frequency induction loop system would be impractical; and(B) at least one (1) bid for the installation of a beacon positioning system unless installation of a beacon positioning system would be impractical;(4) adopt American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for audio frequency induction loop system installation, maintenance, and performance; and(5) develop standards for installation and maintenance of a beacon positioning system.Added by P.L. 200-2019,SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2019.