Sec. 5. (a) An owner of a hotel or motel who violates this chapter commits a Class A infraction, except as provided by subsection (b).
(b) An owner of a hotel or motel commits a Level 6 felony if:
(1) the owner knowingly or intentionally violates section 3 of this chapter; and
(2) bodily injury or loss of life occurs as a result of a fire in the building.
(c) Except as provided in section 5.5 of this chapter, a person who violates section 3.5 of this chapter commits a Class D infraction.
As added by Acts 1982, P.L.141, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.311-1983, SEC.42; P.L.176-1991, SEC.6; P.L.17-2008, SEC.2; P.L.158-2013, SEC.260.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 11. Building and Safety Regulations
Chapter 18. Smoke Detection Devices
22-11-18-2. Application of Chapter; Exemption
22-11-18-3. Hotels and Motels; Installation of Smoke Detectors
22-11-18-3.5. Dwellings; Installation of Smoke Detectors
22-11-18-3.6. Violations; Effect on Claims
22-11-18-4. Compliance With Other Laws, Ordinances, Rules, or Regulations
22-11-18-5. Violations; Offenses