Indiana Code 22-15-3-5. Rules; scope; evaluation report as evidence of compliance
(b) The rules adopted by the commission do not prevent the use of:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 22-15-3-5
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(2) methods of construction; or
(3) design procedures;
if they are not specifically prohibited in the rules and if they are approved under subsection (c).
(c) The state fire marshal and the department may, in the review of an application for a design release, consider as evidence of compliance with the rules adopted by the commission any evaluation report that:
(1) contains limitations, conditions, or standards for alternative materials, methods of construction, or design procedures; and
(2) is published by an independent, nationally recognized testing laboratory or other organization that is approved under the rules adopted by the commission.
As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.387; P.L.187-2021, SEC.101.