(1) before construction of a Class 1 structure; and

(2) to determine compliance with the rules of the commission.

     (b) This section does not apply to a plan review for the issuance of a building permit, an improvement permit, a fire protection system permit, or any other permit issued by a state agency or a city, town, or county.

     (c) A plan review for a design release must be:

(1) authorized under IC 22-15-3; and

(2) performed in compliance with the rules and objective criteria adopted by the commission under IC 22-15-3-1.

     (d) If the commission has certified that a city, town, or county is qualified to perform a plan review for a design release under IC 22-15-3, both of the following may perform the plan review for a design release:

(1) The department.

(2) The city, town, or county.

However, only the entity described in subdivision (1) or (2) that performs the initial plan review for a design release may charge a fee for the plan review for a design release. The other entity shall not charge a fee for the plan review for a design release.

As added by P.L.49-2016, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.74.