Sec. 6. (a) The state fire marshal’s office shall, as part of its normal inspection process, conduct inspections of hotels and motels to determine if the detectors are installed and functioning in compliance with this chapter.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 22-11-18-6

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Dwelling: means a residence with at least one (1) dwelling unit as set forth in IC 22-12-1-4(a)(1)(B) and IC 22-12-1-5(a)(1). See Indiana Code 22-11-18-1
  • 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.
  • Hotels and motels: means buildings or structures kept, maintained, used, advertised, or held out to the public as inns or places where sleeping accommodations are furnished for hire for transient guests. See Indiana Code 22-11-18-1
  • Owner: means a person having control or custody of any building covered by this chapter. See Indiana Code 22-11-18-1
     (b) Except for common areas shared by at least three (3) dwellings, a dwelling may not be inspected solely to determine compliance with section 3.5 of this chapter unless the owner or occupant of the dwelling gives permission.

     (c) Any evidence of a violation of this chapter shall be turned over to the prosecuting attorney of the county where the violation occurred.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.141, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.176-1991, SEC.7.