Sec. 12. (a) The state department may:

(1) contract with a person to perform the state department’s plan review responsibilities under this chapter; or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-19-3.5-12

  • applicant: means a person that applies for a construction permit under this chapter. See Indiana Code 16-19-3.5-1
  • application: means an application for a construction permit and any supporting plans and specifications. See Indiana Code 16-19-3.5-2
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • department: refers to the department of homeland security established under IC 10-19-2-1. See Indiana Code 16-19-3.5-2.5
  • plan review: means a review of plans for construction, modification, or installation of a project to determine if the plans comply with the state department's rules. See Indiana Code 16-19-3.5-4
(2) refer the plan review to a local health department.

     (b) A person, entity, or local health department under subsection (a) that performs a plan review delegated by the state department under this chapter is subject to this chapter to the same extent as the state department. If the person, entity, or local health department fails to meet the required plan review and notification deadlines under this chapter, the state department shall approve the application as submitted and issue the applicant a construction permit.

As added by P.L.49-2016, SEC.1.