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IN SB0553

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Delph

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Indiana Code IC 22-12-1-5 to modify fire safety separation requirements for Class 2 structure townhouses.
  • Adds a new option allowing townhouse units to be separated by a one-hour fire-resistance rated wall combined with a National Fire Protection Association 13D compliant fire sprinkler system.
  • Maintains existing separation alternatives of two one-hour fire-resistance rated walls with exposure from both sides or a common two-hour fire-resistance rated wall.
  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Fire and building safety. Provides that for purposes of the building code, a Class 2 structure townhouse may be separated from an adjoining unit by a one hour fire-resistance rated wall combined with a National Fire Protection Association 13D compliant fire sprinkler system.

Last Action

First Reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security & Transportation

1/14/2015

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security & Transportation1/14/2015

Full Bill Text

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