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IN HB1300
Bill
Status
4/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Judson McMillin
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AI Summary
HEA 1300 Summary
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Fire safety and building law ordinances adopted by political subdivisions must be submitted to the commission within 30 days of adoption and become effective only upon commission approval or automatic approval if the commission fails to act within four meetings.
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Smoke detector ordinances adopted by cities, towns, or counties governing installation, repair, and maintenance of smoke detectors in residential structures not required by commission rules are effective without commission approval.
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Political subdivisions and state agencies are prohibited from requiring licenses for installation or maintenance of low voltage thermostats of 50 volts or less.
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Units of government cannot adopt or enforce ordinances requiring landlords to participate in Section 8 housing programs under the federal Housing Act of 1937 or similar housing programs.
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Administrative rule 675 IAC 12-10-8 is voided and must be removed from the Indiana Administrative Code.
Legislative Description
Ordinances related to building and housing laws. Specifies that an ordinance or other regulation adopted by a political subdivision that qualifies as a fire safety law or a building law: (1) must be submitted to the fire prevention and building safety commission (commission) for review within 30 days of adoption by the political subdivision; and (2) is not effective until the ordinance or regulation: (A) is approved by the commission; or (B) is approved automatically if the commission does not approve or deny the ordinance or regulation within four commission meetings. Requires the commission to specify the basis for the
Last Action
Public Law 101
4/30/2015