Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), this chapter does not apply to a nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-12) or a school operated by a school corporation (as defined in IC 20-18-2-16).
(b) The department shall carry out an inspection program to periodically inspect regulated places of amusement or entertainment. These inspections shall be conducted at least annually.
(c) A school that holds amusement or entertainment events shall be inspected at least one (1) time each year. The inspection may be performed by either the department or the fire department that has jurisdiction over the school.
(d) At the time of each annual inspection performed by the department, the department shall provide a fire safety checklist to each school that holds amusement or entertainment events. Each school shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the items on the fire safety checklist for each amusement or entertainment event held at the school.
As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.159-1995, SEC.5; P.L.1-2005, SEC.190; P.L.1-2006, SEC.372; P.L.187-2021, SEC.90.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 14. Fire Safety Laws: Enforcement
Chapter 3. Regulated Places of Amusement or Entertainment
22-14-3-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
22-14-3-1. Application of Chapter; Inspections
22-14-3-2. Permits; Issuance; Expiration Date
22-14-3-3. Permits; Qualifications; Applications; Fees
22-14-3-4. Special Event Endorsements on Permits
22-14-3-5. Operation Without Permit or Special Event Endorsement; Infraction