Section 675 IAC 25-3-3 - Chapter 2; definitionsAuthority: IC 22-13-2-2
Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14-2-10; IC 22-15-2-7; IC 25-4; IC 25-31; IC 36-7-2-9; IC 36-8-17-9
Sec. 3.
Chapter 2 is amended as follows:
(a) Delete the title and the text of Section 201.3 in its entirety and insert to read as follows: Section 201.3. Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13), Indiana Electrical Code (675 IAC 17), Indiana Fire Code (675 IAC 22), Indiana Energy Conservation Code (675 IAC 19), Indiana Mechanical Code (675 IAC 18) or Indiana Plumbing Code (675 IAC 16), such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.(b) Amend Section 202, Definitions as follows:(1) Amend the definition for APPROVED to read as follows: APPROVED means acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction by one (1) of the following methods: (1) Investigation or tests conducted by recognized authorities; or(2) Investigation or tests conducted by nationally recognized technical or scientific organizations; or(3) Nationally accepted principles. The investigation, tests, or principles shall establish that the method, materials, equipment, design, or type of construction is safe for its intended purpose.
(2) Amend the definition of APPROVED AGENCY, to delete the words "approved by the code official and".(3) Add the definition of APPROVED TESTING LABORATORY to read as follows: APPROVED TESTING LABORATORY means a laboratory described in 675 IAC 12-6-11(c).(4) Add the definition for BUILDING CODE to read as follows: BUILDING CODE. See Indiana Building Code.(5) Amend the definition of CODE OFFICIAL to read as follows: CODE OFFICIAL means the Division of Fire and Building Safety; the local building official as authorized under IC 36-7-2-9 and local ordinance; or the fire department as authorized under IC 36-8-17-9.(6) Amend the definition of CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS to read as follows: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS means the documents required to obtain a design release in accordance with the General Administrative Rules ( 675 IAC 12-6 ) and the rules for Industrialized Building Systems (675 IAC 15).(7) Add the definition for INDIANA BUILDING CODE to read as follows: INDIANA BUILDING CODE means the rules adopted at 675 IAC 13 in effect in Indiana at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.(8) Add the definition of ELECTRICAL CODE to read as follows: See Indiana Electrical Code.(9) Add the definition of INDIANA ELECTRICAL CODE to read as follows: INDIANA ELECTRICAL CODE means the Indiana Electrical Code (675 IAC 17) in effect in Indiana at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.(10) Add the definition of INDIANA ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE to read as follows: INDIANA ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE means the Indiana Energy Conservation Code (675 IAC 19) in effect in Indiana at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.(11) Add the definition of INDIANA FIRE CODE to read as follows: INDIANA FIRE CODE means the rules adopted at 675 IAC 22 in effect in Indiana at the time of inspection by the inspection authority or, with respect to construction required to be filed under 675 IAC 12-6, 675 IAC 22 in effect at the time of construction, in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.(12) Add the definition of INDIANA PLUMBING CODE to read as follows: INDIANA PLUMBING CODE means the Indiana Plumbing Code (675 IAC 16) in effect in Indiana at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.(13) Add the definition of INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE to read as follows: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. See Indiana Building Code.(14) Add the definition of INTERNATIONAL CODE to read as follows: INTERNATIONAL CODE means the rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission (675 IAC).(15) Add the definition of INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE to read as follows: INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. See Indiana Energy Conservation Code.(16) Add the definition of INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE to read as follows: INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. See Indiana Fire Code.(17) Add the definition of INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE to read as follows: INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE. See Indiana Fuel Gas Code.(18) Add the definition of INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE to read as follows: INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE. See Indiana Plumbing Code.(19) Add the definition of INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE to read as follows: INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE. See Indiana Mechanical Code.(20) INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE means to the INDIANA RESIDENTIAL CODE (675 IAC 14) in effect at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.(21) Amend the definition for LABELED to read as follows: LABELED: means equipment, or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization engaged in product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection or production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.(22) Amend the definition for LISTED to read as follows: LISTED: means equipment or materials included in a list published by an organization engaged in product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, and whose listing states either that the equipment or material meets appropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner.(23) Add the definition of NFPA 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE to read as follows: NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. See Indiana Electrical Code.(24) Add the definition of NFPA 51 to read as follows: NFPA 51. See 675 IAC 28-1-18.(25) Add the definition of NFPA 58 to read as follows: NFPA 58. See 675 IAC 28-1-22.(26) Delete the text in the definition of REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL and insert to read as follows: REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL means an architect who is registered under IC 25-4 or professional engineer who is registered under IC 25-31. If a registered design professional is not required by 675 IAC 12-6 or 675 IAC 15, then it means the owner.(27) Amend the definition of THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION AGENCY, to delete the word "approved".(28) Amend the definition of THIRD-PARTY CERTIFIED, to delete the words "an approved" and insert "a".Filed 8/1/2014, 10:57 a.m.: 20140827-IR-675130342FRA, eff 12/1/2014Readopted filed 8/6/2020, 2:04 p.m.: 20200902-IR-675200309RFA