§ 22-13-4-5 — Conversion of buildings; exemption from rules

(a) The commission shall adopt building rules
that allow a person to convert a building or other structure, in whole or
in part, from one (1) class of occupancy and use established under the
commission's rules to another without complying with all of the
commission's rules governing new construction.
(b) The rules adopted under this section must protect the public
from significant health hazards and safety hazards.
(c) Subject to subsection (b), the rules must promote the following:
(1) The preservation of architecturally significant and historically
significant parts of buildings and other structures.
(2) The economically efficient reuse of buildings and other
structures.
(3) The preservation and use of commercial buildings located
within:
(A) the downtown of a local unit; and
(B) a designated historic district.
Before the effective date of the commission's rules, the commission's
policies must promote the preservation and use of commercial
buildings as set forth in subdivision (3).
(d) The rules adopted under this section may condition an
exemption upon:
(1) passing an inspection conducted by the department; and
(2) paying the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.49-2016, SEC.5.