Sec. 1.6. (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.
As added by P.L.200-2019, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 13. Fire Safety, Building, and Equipment Laws: Rules
Chapter 4. Standards for Building Rules; Exemption From Design Release Requirement
22-13-4-1. Conditions to Be Promoted by Rules
22-13-4-1.5. Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
22-13-4-1.6. Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems and Beacon Positioning Systems
22-13-4-2. Industrialized Building Systems and Mobile Structures
22-13-4-4. Minor Construction; Exemptions
22-13-4-5. Conversion of Buildings; Exemption From Rules
22-13-4-6. Class 1 Structures Within Seismic Zone 2a; Structural Resistance to Earthquakes