§ 22-13-4-6 — Class 1 structures within seismic zone 2A; structural resistance to earthquakes

Indiana § 22-13-4-6

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 13: FIRE SAFETY, BUILDING, AND EQUIPMENT
• Ch. 4: Standards for Building Rules; Exemption From Design

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(a) This section applies to Class 1 structures
that are partially or entirely located within the geographic area included
in seismic zone 2A.
(b) As used in this section, "seismic zone 2A" refers to the
geographic boundaries that comprise seismic zone 2A as established
in the rules adopted by the commission.
(c) The commission shall adopt building rules under IC 4-22-2 that
prohibit or limit occupancy or use of Class 1 structures that do not
comply with the commission's rules governing structural resistance to
earthquakes.
(d) The rules adopted under this section must cover essential
buildings and public utility services:
(1) designated by the department of homeland security; and
(2) needed for disaster recovery operations.
(e) The rules adopted under this section may not apply to a Class 1
structure if construction of the structure began before July 1, 1993.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.204-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.361.