Indiana Administrative Code
Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION
Article 22 - FIRE PREVENTION CODES
Rule 2.5 - 2014 Indiana Fire Code
Section 2.5-3 - Chapter 2; definitions

Universal Citation: 675 IN Admin Code 2.5-3

Current through September 18, 2024

Authority: IC 22-13-2-2

Affected: IC 10-19-2; IC 22-11-14-1; IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 25-4; IC 25-31; IC 35-47.5-3-1; IC 36-7-2-9; IC 36-8-17-8

Sec. 3.

Chapter 2 is amended as follows:

(a) Amend Section 201.3 to delete the title and text and insert as follows: Sec. 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13), Indiana Electrical Code (675 IAC 17), Indiana Fuel Gas Code (675 IAC 25), Indiana Mechanical Code (675 IAC 18), or Indiana Plumbing Code (675 IAC 16), such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.

(b) Amend Section 202 as follows:

(1) Add the definition for Accessible to read as follows: ACCESSIBLE means capable of being reached safely and quickly for operation repair or inspection without requiring those for whom ready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles, or to resort to the use of portable access equipment.

(2) Amend the definition for Alarm Signal to read as follows: ALARM SIGNAL. An audible or visual signal indicating the existence of an emergency requiring immediate action.

(3) Amend the definition of APPROVED to delete the text and insert to read as follows: APPROVED. As to materials, equipment, design, and types of construction, acceptance by the code official by one (1) of the following methods:
(i) Investigation or tests conducted by recognized authorities; or

(ii) Investigation or tests conducted by technical or scientific organizations; or

(iii) Accepted principles. The investigation, tests, or principles shall establish that the materials, equipment, and types of construction are safe for the intended purpose.

(4) Amend the definition of Automotive Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility to read as follows: AUTOMOTIVE MOTOR FUEL DISPENSING FACILITY to add "or approved containers" to the end of the definition.

(5) Amend the definition of Automotive Service Station to read as follows: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION means MOTOR FUEL DISPENSING FACILITY. See Section 2202.1.

(6) Add the definition of Authority Having Jurisdiction to read as follows: AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION means the Division of Fire and Building Safety or officer of a local unit of government empowered by law to administer and enforce the rules of the Commission.

(7) Amend the definition of BLAST AREA to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See 675 IAC 26-3-1.

(8) Amend the definition of BLASTER to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See 675 IAC 26-3-1(e).

(9) Add the definition of Blasting Cap to read as follows: BLASTING CAP. A blasting cap is a shell closed at one (1) end and containing a charge of a detonating compound which is ignited by a safety fuse. It is used for detonating explosives.

(10) Add the definition of Building Code to read as follows: BUILDING CODE means the Indiana Building Code.

(11) Add the definition of Building Official to read as follows: BUILDING OFFICIAL see Code Official.

(12) Amend the definition of BULLET RESISTANT to insert, after the last sentence, the following:

Magazines that are required to be bullet resistant shall be constructed using a method described in items (1) through (20) below. Steel and wood dimensions indicated are actual thicknesses. Concrete block and brick dimensions indicated are the manufacturer's represented thicknesses.

1. Exterior of five-eighths (5/8) inch (fifteen and nine-tenths (15.9) mm) steel, lined with an interior of any type of nonsparking material.

2. Exterior of one-half (1/2) inch (twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) mm) steel, lined with an interior of not less than three-eighths (3/8) inch (nine and five-tenths (9.5) mm) plywood.

3. Exterior of three-eighths (3/8) inch (nine and five-tenths (9.5) mm) steel, lined with an interior of two (2) inches (fifty and eight-tenths (50.8) mm) of hardwood.

4. Exterior of three-eighths (3/8) inch (nine and five-tenths (9.5) mm) steel, lined with an interior of three (3) inches (seventy-six and two-tenths (76.2) mm) of softwood or two and one-fourth (2 1/4) inches (fifty-seven and two-tenths (57.2) mm) of plywood.

5. Exterior of one-fourth (1/4) inch (six and four-tenths (6.4) mm) steel, lined with an interior of three (3) inches (seventy-six and two-tenths (76.2) mm) of hardwood.

6. Exterior of one-fourth (1/4) inch (six and four-tenths (6.4) mm) steel, lined with an interior of five (5) inches (one hundred twenty-seven (127) mm) of softwood or five and one-fourth (5 1/4) inches (one hundred thirty-three and four-tenths (133.4) mm) of plywood.

7. Exterior of one-fourth (1/4) inch (six and four-tenths (6.4) mm) steel, lined with an intermediate layer of two (2) inches (fifty and eight-tenths (50.8) mm) of hardwood, and an interior lining of one and one-half (1 1/2) inches (thirty-eight and one-tenth (38.1) mm) of plywood.

8. Exterior of three-sixteenths (3/16) inch (four and eight-tenths (4.8) mm) steel, lined with an interior of four (4) inches (one hundred one and six-tenths (101.6) mm) of hardwood.

9. Exterior of three-sixteenths (3/16) inch (four and eight-tenths (4.8) mm) steel, lined with an interior of seven (7) inches (one hundred seventy-seven and eight-tenths (177.8) mm) of softwood or six and three-fourths (6 3/4) inches (one hundred seventy-one and four-tenths (171.4) mm) of plywood.

10. Exterior of three-sixteenths (3/16) inch (four and eight-tenths (4.8) mm) steel, lined with an intermediate layer of three (3) inches (seventy-six and two-tenths (76.2) mm) of hardwood, and an interior lining of three-fourths (3/4) inch (nineteen and one-tenth (19.1) mm) of plywood.

11. Exterior of one-eighth (1/8) inch (three and two-tenths (3.2) mm) steel, lined with an interior of five (5) inches (one hundred twenty-seven (127) mm) of hardwood.

12. Exterior of one-eighth (1/8) inch (three and two-tenths (3.2) mm) steel, lined with an interior of nine (9) inches (two hundred twenty-eight and six-tenths (228.6) mm) of softwood.

13. Exterior of one-eighth (1/8) inch (three and two-tenths (3.2) mm) steel, lined with an intermediate layer of four (4) inches (one hundred one and six-tenths (101.6) mm) of hardwood, and an interior lining of three-fourths (3/4) inch (nineteen and one-tenth (19.1) mm) plywood.

14. Exterior of any type of fire-resistant material which is structurally sound, lined with an intermediate layer of four (4) inches (one hundred one and six-tenths (101.6) mm) of solid concrete block or four (4) inches (one hundred one and six-tenths (101.6) mm) of solid brick or four (4) inches (one hundred one and six-tenths (101.6) mm) of solid concrete, and an interior lining of one-half (1/2) inch (twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) mm) plywood placed securely against the masonry lining.

15. Standard eight (8) inch (two hundred three and two-tenths (203.2) mm) concrete block with voids filled with a well-tamped sand/cement mixture.

16. Standard eight (8) inch (two hundred three and two-tenths (203.2) mm) solid brick.

17. Exterior of any type of fire-resistant material which is structurally sound, lined with an intermediate six (6) inch (one hundred fifty-two and four-tenths (152.5) mm) space filled with well-tamped dry sand or a well-tamped sand/cement mixture.

18. Exterior of one-eighth (1/8) inch (three and two-tenths (3.2) mm) steel, lined with a first intermediate layer of three-fourths (3/4) inch (nineteen and one-tenth (19.1) mm) plywood, a second intermediate layer of three and five-eighths (3 5/8) inches (ninety-two and one-tenth (92.1) mm) of a well-tamped dry sand or sand/cement mixture, and an interior lining of three-fourths (3/4) inch (nineteen and one-tenth (19.1) mm) plywood.

19. Exterior of any type of fire-resistant material, lined with a first intermediate layer of three-fourths (3/4) inch (nineteen and one-tenth (19.1) mm) plywood, a second intermediate layer of three and five-eighths (3 5/8) inches (ninety-two and one-tenth (92.1) mm) of a well-tamped dry sand or sand/cement mixture, a third intermediate layer of three-fourths (3/4) inch (nineteen and one-tenth (19.1) mm) plywood, and a fourth intermediate layer of two (2) inches (fifty and eight-tenths (50.8) mm) of hardwood or not less than sixty-eight thousandths (0.068) inch (one and seven-tenths (1.7) mm) of steel, and an interior lining of three-fourths (3/4) inch (nineteen and one-tenth (19.1) mm) plywood.

20. Eight (8) inch thick (two hundred three and two-tenths (203.2) mm) solid concrete. Methods of construction other than those specified above are acceptable as bullet resistant construction when tested as described below as follows:
(1) Tests to determine bullet resistance shall be conducted on test panels or empty magazines which shall resist five (5) out of five (5) shots placed independently of each other in an area three (3) feet by three (3) feet (nine hundred fourteen and four-tenths (914.4) mm by nine hundred fourteen and four-tenths (914.4) mm).

(2) For ceilings and roofs, the bullet shall be fired at an angle of forty-five (45) degrees from the perpendicular.

(3) For walls and doors, the bullet shall be fired perpendicular to the wall or door.

(13) Amend the definition of CARE SUITE to delete "1014.2.2 through 1014.2.6" and substitute "407.4.3 of the Indiana Building Code".

(14) Add the definition of Code Official to read as follows: CODE OFFICIAL means the division of fire and building safety, the local building official as authorized under IC 36-7-2-9 and local ordinance or the fire department as authorized under IC 36-8-17-8.

(15) Add the definition of Commission to read as follows: COMMISSION means the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission as set forth at IC 22-12-2-1.

(16) Add the definition of Compatible to read as follows: COMPATIBLE means approved equipment that functions effectively with other approved equipment within an alarm system.

(17) Add the definition for Concession Stand to read as follows: CONCESSION STAND means an outdoor structure from which food or other items are sold during sporting, amusement or entertainment events.

(18) Amend the definition of Construction Documents to read as follows: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. Documents required to obtain a design release in accordance with the General Administrative Rules ( 675 IAC 12-6) and the rules for Industrialized Building Systems (675 IAC 15).

(19) Add the definition of Control Unit to read as follows: CONTROL UNIT means a combination of equipment that contains the primary and secondary power supplies, receives signals from initiating devices, transmits signals to signaling devices, and electrically supervises the system circuitry.

(20) Amend the definition of Deflagration to read as follows: DEFLAGRATION. Deflagration is an exothermic reaction, such as the extremely rapid oxidation of a combustible dust or flammable vapor in air, in which the reaction progresses through the unburned material at a rate less than the velocity of sound. A deflagration can have an explosive effect.

(21) Amend the definition of DISCHARGE SITE to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See 675 IAC 28-1-39.

(22) Add the definition of Display to read as follows: DISPLAY. See 675 IAC 28-1-39.

(23) Amend the definition of DISPLAY SITE to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See 675 IAC 28-1-39.

(24) Add the definition of Division of Fire and Building Safety to read as follows: DIVISION OF FIRE AND BUILDING SAFETY means the Division of Fire and Building Safety of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security created pursuant to IC 10-19-2.

(25) Add the definition of DOT to read as follows: DOT. DOT is the United States Department of Transportation.

(26) Amend the definition of DWELLING UNIT to delete the text and insert to read as follows: DWELLING UNIT means any building or portion thereof which contains living facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, as required by this code, for not more than one (1) family, or congregate resident for ten (10) or less persons.

(27) Add the definition of Electric Blasting Cap to read as follows: ELECTRIC BLASTING CAP. An electric blasting cap is a detonator which consists of a shell closed at one (1) end. The other end contains electric wires which have been sealed into the shell. It contains a charge of detonating compound which is ignited or initiated by applying electric current to the wires protruding from the detonator.

(28) Add the definition of Electrical Code to read as follows: ELECTRICAL CODE means the Indiana Electrical Code in effect in Indiana at the time of construction, remodeling, alteration, addition, or repair of the structure.

(29) Amend the definition of EXPLOSIVE to delete "any material determined to be within the scope of USC Title 18: Chapter 40 and also includes any material classified as an explosive other than consumer fireworks, 1.4G (Class C, Common) by the hazardous materials regulations of DOTn 49 CFR" and insert "regulated explosives as defined in IC 35-47.5-3-1".

(30) Amend the definition of EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See 675 IAC 26-3-1.

(31) Amend the definition of FACILITY to delete the text and insert to read as follows: FACILITY means a Class 1 structure as defined in IC 22-12-1-4.

(32) Amend the definition of FALLOUT AREA to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See 675 IAC 28-1-39.

(33) Delete the definition of FIRE ALARM without substitution.

(34) Amend the definition of FIRE ALARM SYSTEM to delete the text and insert to read as follows: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM means a combination of approved equipment that with operation of an alarm initiating device produces an alarm signal.

(35) Add the definition of Fire Code to read as follows: FIRE CODE means the Indiana Fire Code.

(36) Add the definition of Fire Resistant to read as follows: FIRE RESISTANT. Fire resistant refers to the construction designed to provide reasonable protection against fire. For exterior walls of magazines constructed of wood, this shall mean fire-resistance equivalency provided by sheet metal of not less than one hundred seventy-nine ten-thousandths (0.0179) inch (forty-five hundredths (0.45) mm) (twenty-six (26) manufacturer's standard gage).

(37) Amend the definition of FIREWORKS to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See IC 22-11-14-1.

(38) Amend the definition of FIREWORKS DISPLAY to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See 675 IAC 28-1-39.

(39) Add the definition of Flame Resistant Material to read as follows: FLAME RESISTANT MATERIAL means material that has been modified in its chemical composition by impregnation, coating, or has inherent composition that makes the material resistant to ignition and combustion when exposed to a small ignition source.

(40) Add the definition of Flame Retardant to read as follows: FLAME RETARDANT means an approved chemical, chemical compound, or mixture that, when applied in an approved manner to any fabric or other material, will render such fabric or material incapable of supporting combustion.

(41) Add the definition of Hardwood to read as follows: HARDWOOD. Hardwood refers to types of wood such as red oak, white oak, hard maple, ash, or hickory, each of which is free from knots, wind shakes, or similar defects.

(42) Amend the definition of HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE as follows:
i. Delete "When required by the fire code official,".

ii. Add a second sentence to read as follows: Aisles separating storage piles and racks shall be included in calculating the storage area.

(43) Amend the definition of HOTWORKS PERMITS by deleting "and prepermitted by the code official" without substitution.

(44) Add the definition of ICC Electrical Code to read as follows: ICC ELECTRICAL CODE means the INDIANA ELECTRICAL CODE (675 IAC 17).

(45) Add the definition of Indiana Building Code to read as follows: INDIANA BUILDING CODE means the Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13) in effect in Indiana at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.

(46) Add the definition of Indiana Electrical Code to read as follows: INDIANA ELECTRICAL CODE means the Indiana Electrical Code (675 IAC 17) in effect in Indiana at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.

(47) Add the definition of Indiana Energy Conservation Code to read as follows: INDIANA ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE means the Indiana Energy Code (675 IAC 19) in effect at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.

(48) Add the definition of Indiana Fire Code to read as follows: INDIANA FIRE CODE means the rules adopted at 675 IAC 22 in effect in Indiana at the time of inspection by the inspection authority or, with respect to construction required to be filed under 675 IAC 12-6, 675 IAC 22 in effect at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.

(49) Add the definition of Indiana Fuel Gas Code to read as follows: INDIANA FUEL GAS CODE means the Indiana Fuel Gas Code (675 IAC 25) in effect at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.

(50) Add the definition of Indiana Mechanical Code to read as follows: INDIANA MECHANICAL CODE mean the Indiana Mechanical Code (675 IAC 18) in effect at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.

(51) Add the definition of Indiana Plumbing Code to read as follows: INDIANA PLUMBING CODE means the Indiana Plumbing Code (675 IAC 16) in effect at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.

(52) Add the definition of Inspection Authority to read as follows: INSPECTION AUTHORITY. See Code Official.

(53) Add the definition of International Building Code to read as follows: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. See the Indiana Building Code.

(54) Add the definition of International Energy Conservation Code to read as follows: INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE: See the Indiana Energy Conservation Code.

(55) Add the definition of International Mechanical Code to read as follows: INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE. See the Indiana Mechanical Code.

(56) Add the definition of Intraplant Distance to read as follows: INTRAPLANT DISTANCE. Intraplant distance refers to the minimum distance permitted between two (2) buildings on an explosives manufacturing site, when at least one (1) of the buildings contains or is designed to contain explosives.

(57) Add the definition of International Plumbing Code to read as follows: INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE. See the Indiana Plumbing Code.

(58) Amend the definition of LABELED to delete the text and insert to read as follows: LABELED means equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization engaged in product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

(59) Amend the definition of LISTED to delete the text and insert to read as follows: LISTED means equipment or materials included in a list published by an organization engaged in product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, and whose listing states either that the equipment or material meets appropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner.

(60) Amend the definition of Magazine to delete the text after the first sentence and insert to read as follows: INDOOR. An indoor magazine is a portable structure, such as a box, bin or other container. Indoor magazines shall be fire resistant and theft resistant. Indoor magazines constructed of wood shall have sides, bottoms, and lids or doors constructed of two (2) inch (fifty and eight-tenths (50.8) mm) wood and shall be well braced at corners. The magazines shall be covered on the exterior with steel not less than sixteen-thousandths (0.016) inch (forty-one hundredths (0.41) mm) (twenty-six (26) gage) thick. Indoor magazines constructed of metal shall have sides, bottoms, and lids or doors constructed of not less than ninety-seven thousandths (0.097) inch (two and five-tenths (2.5) mm) (twelve (12) gage) steel and shall be lined with a minimum of one-half (1/2) inch (twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) mm) of nonsparking material.

Exception: Type 5 indoor magazines used for the storage of blasting agents need not be fire resistant. Indoor magazines need not be bullet resistant or weather resistant if the buildings in which they are stored provide protection from the weather and bullet penetration. Hinges and hasps shall be attached to doors or lids by welding, riveting, or bolting with nuts on the inside so that doors or lids cannot be removed when closed and locked. Each magazine shall be equipped with a steel padlock, which need not be protected by a steel hood, having at least five (5) tumblers with a case-hardened shackle of at least three-eighths (3/8) inch (nine and five-tenths (9.5) mm) diameter. Indoor magazines shall have substantial wheels or casters to facilitate removal from a building in case of emergency. The least horizontal dimension shall not exceed the clear width of the entrance door. Magazines shall be painted red and the lid or door shall bear in conspicuous white lettering, at least three (3) inches (seventy-six and two-tenths (76.2) mm) high, EXPLOSIVES-KEEP FIRE AWAY. The indoor storage of high explosives shall not exceed fifty (50) pounds (twenty-two and seven-tenths (22.7) kg). Detonators shall be stored in a separate magazine from other explosive materials and the total number of detonators stored shall not exceed five thousand (5,000). Indoor magazines containing blasting agents in excess of fifty (50) pounds (twenty-two and seven-tenths (22.7) kg) shall be located in accordance with Table 3304.5.2(1). See also Section 3304.5.

TYPE 1. A Type 1 magazine is a permanent structure, such as a building or igloo that is bullet resistant, fire resistant, theft resistant, weather resistant and ventilated. Floors shall be constructed of wood or other suitable nonsparking materials. Foundations shall be constructed of brick, concrete, cement block, stone, or wood posts. If piers or posts are used in lieu of a continuous foundation, the space under the buildings shall be enclosed with fire-resistant materials. Where it is possible for a bullet to be fired directly through the roof and into the magazine at such an angle that the bullet could strike the explosives within, the magazine roof shall be bullet resistant or shall be protected by one (1) of the following methods:

1. A sand tray having a depth of four (4) inches (one hundred one and six-tenths (101.6) mm) of sand and located at the top of the inner walls covering the entire ceiling area, except that portion necessary for ventilation.

2. Either not less than thirty-three thousandths (0.033) inch (eighty-four hundredths (0.84) mm) (twenty (20) gage) steel with four (4) inches (one hundred one and six-tenths (101.6) mm) of hardwood or not less than forty-three thousandths (0.043) inch (one and one-tenth (1.1) mm) (eighteen (18) gage) aluminum with seven (7) inches (one hundred seventy-seven and eight-tenths (177.8) mm) of hardwood. Doors shall be bullet resistant. Hinges and hasps shall be attached to the doors by welding, riveting, or bolting with nuts on the inside of the door. Hinges and hasps shall be installed in such a manner that they cannot be removed when the doors are closed and locked. Each door shall be equipped with two (2) mortise locks, two (2) padlocks fastened in separate hasps and staples, a combination of a mortise lock and a padlock, a mortise lock that requires two (2) keys to open, or a three-point or equivalent-type lock that secures the door to the frame at more than one (1) point. Padlocks shall be steel having at least five (5) tumblers and at least a three-eighths (3/8) inch (nine and five-tenths (9.5) mm) diameter case-hardened shackle. Padlocks shall be protected by not less than one-fourth (1/4) inch (six and four-tenths (6.4) mm) steel hoods constructed in a manner which prevents sawing or lever action on the locks, hasps, and staples.

Exception: Magazine doors that are secured on the inside by means of a bolt, lock, or bar that cannot be actuated from the outside. Ventilation shall be provided to prevent dampness and heating of stored explosive materials. Ventilation openings shall be screened to prevent the entrance of sparks. Ventilation openings in side walls and foundations shall be offset or shielded for bullet-resistant purposes. Magazines having foundation and roof ventilators with the air circulating between the side walls and the floors and between the side walls and the ceiling shall have a wooden lattice or equivalent to prevent the packages of explosive materials from being stacked against the side walls and blocking the air circulation. Sparking material shall not be exposed to contact with the stored explosive materials. Ferrous metal nails in the floor and side walls, which could be exposed to contact with explosive materials, shall be blind nailed, countersunk, or covered with a nonsparking latticework or other nonsparking material. See also Section 3304.5.

TYPE 2 MAGAZINES. A Type 2 magazine shall be a box, trailer, semi trailer, or other mobile facility. A Type 2 magazine shall be bullet resistant, fire resistant, weather resistant, theft resistant, and ventilated. Walls, ceiling and roof construction, hinges, hasps, locks, ventilation, and interior construction shall be constructed as required for Type 1 magazines. Type 2 magazines shall be supported to prevent the floor from having direct contact with the ground. Magazines less than one (1) cubic yard (seventy-six hundredths (0.76) m3) in size shall be fastened to a fixed object to prevent theft of the entire magazine. Vehicular magazines shall be immobilized by removing the wheels, locking with a kingpin locking device, or other approved methods.

TYPE 3 MAGAZINES. A Type 3 magazine shall be a "day box" or other portable magazine. Type 3 magazines shall be theft resistant, fire resistant, and weather resistant. Type 3 magazines shall be constructed of not less than ninety-seven thousandths (0.097) inch (two and five-tenths (2.5) mm) (twelve (12) gage) steel lined with at least one-half (1/2) inch (twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) mm) plywood or Masonite. Doors shall overlap sides by at least one (1) inch (twenty-five and four-tenths (25.4) mm). Hinges and hasps shall be attached by welding, riveting, or bolting with nuts on the inside. Type 3 magazines shall have one (1) steel padlock having at least five (5) tumblers and a case-hardened shackle of at least three-eighths (3/8) inch (nine and five-tenths (9.5) mm) diameter. Explosive materials shall not be left unattended in a Type 3 magazine. When Type 3 magazines will be left unattended, explosive materials shall first be moved to a Type 1 or 2 magazine.

TYPE 4 MAGAZINES. A Type 4 magazine shall be a permanent, portable, or mobile structure, such as a building, igloo, box, semi trailer, or other mobile container, which shall be fire resistant, theft resistant, and weather resistant. Outdoor magazines shall be constructed of masonry, metal-covered wood, fabricated metal, or a combination of these materials. Doors shall be metal or solid wood covered with metal. Permanent magazines shall be constructed as required for Type 1 magazines with respect to foundations, floors, ventilation, and locking devices. Vehicular magazines shall be immobilized when unattended as required for Type 2 magazines.

TYPE 5 MAGAZINES. A Type 5 magazine shall be a building, igloo, box, bin, tank, semi trailer, bulk-trailer, tank trailer, bulk truck, tank truck, or other mobile container. Outdoor Type 5 magazines shall be weather resistant and theft resistant. Construction shall be of wood, wood covered with metal, masonry, fabricated metal, or a combination of these materials. Doors shall be metal or solid wood. Permanent Type 5 magazines shall be constructed as required for Type 1 magazines with respect to foundations, floors, ventilation, and locking devices. Vehicular magazines shall be immobilized when unattended, as required for Type 2 vehicular magazines. Over-the-road trucks and semi trailers used for temporary storage shall have each door locked with one (1) steel padlock having at least five (5) tumblers and a case-hardened shackle of at least three-eighths (3/8) inch (nine and five-tenths (9.5) mm) diameter. The door hinges and lock hasp shall be securely fastened to the magazine and the door frame.

Exception: Magazine doors that are adequately secured on the inside by means of a bolt, lock, or bar that cannot be actuated from the outside. Type 5 storage magazines in trailers shall display BLASTING AGENT placards on the trailer when any quantity of blasting agents is contained therein.

(61) Add the definition of Marine Service Station to read as follows: MARINE SERVICE STATION means MARINE MOTOR FUEL DISPENSING FACILITY. See Section 2202.1.

(62) Add the definition for Mechanical Code to read as follows: MECHANICAL CODE means the Indiana Mechanical Code in effect in Indiana at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.

(63) Amend the definition of Mortar to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See 675 IAC 28-1-39.

(64) Add the definition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code to read as follows: NFPA 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. See the Indiana Electrical Code.

(65) Amend the definition of Occupancy Classification to delete the text and insert to read as follows: OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. Occupancy classification shall be as specified in the Indiana Building Code in effect at the time of construction, alteration, or change of occupancy.

(66) Add the definition of Percussion Cap to read as follows: PERCUSSION CAP. A percussion cap is a device used to ignite the powder charge of small arms ammunition.

(67) Add the definition of Plumbing Code to read as follows: PLUMBING CODE means the Indiana Plumbing Code in effect at the time of construction in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-7.

(68) Add the definition of Plywood to read as follows: PLYWOOD. Plywood refers to a type of wood product with a grade of A-C exterior grade plywood.

(69) Amend the definition of Proximate Audience to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See 675 IAC 22-2.2-26.

(70) Amend the definition of Pyrotechnic Composition to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See IC 22-11-14-1.

(71) Amend the definition of Pyrotechnic Special Effect Material to delete the text and insert to read as follows: See 675 IAC 22-2.2-26 (NFPA 1126).

(72) Add a definition for Qualified Person to read as follows: QUALIFIED PERSON means a person who either holds current National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies certification in the fire protection system being installed, serviced, or repaired, or has successfully completed a course of instruction specific to the equipment being installed, serviced, or repaired. Such instruction shall have been provided by the manufacturer of the equipment or their authorized representative.

(73) Delete the definition of RECORD DRAWINGS without substitution.

(74) Amend the definition of REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL to delete the text and insert to read as follows: REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL means an architect who is registered under IC 25-4 or professional engineer registered under IC 25-31. If a registered design professional is not required by 675 IAC 12-6 or 675 IAC 15, then it means the owner.

(75) Add the definition of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to read as follows: SAFETY DATA SHEET means a document containing information concerning a hazardous material which is prepared in accordance with 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 or in accordance with the provisions of a plan approved by the Indiana Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

(76) Add the definition of Safety Cap to read as follows: SAFETY CAP. See 675 IAC 28-1-39.

(77) Add the definition of Servicing Fire Department to read as follows: SERVICING FIRE DEPARTMENT see CODE OFFICIAL.

(78) Add the definition of Sky Lantern to read as follows: SKY LANTERN. Lanterns, also known as Chinese lanterns, sky candles, wish lanterns or fire balloons, that are unmanned, airborne lanterns or similar devises that contain a small candle or other flammable fuel cell. Once ignited, the fuel cell produces an open flame which heats the air inside of the lantern, or similar device, and propels the lantern or device into the atmosphere.

(79) Add the definition of Softwood to read as follows: SOFTWOOD. Softwood refers to types of wood such as Douglas fir, pine, or other softwood of equal bullet-resistance free from loose knots, wind shakes, or similar defects.

(80) Amend the definition of SPECIAL AMUSEMENT BUILDING to delete the text and insert: See Indiana Building Code.

(81) Add the definition of Spray Area to read as follows: SPRAY AREA means an area in which quantities of flammable vapors or combustible residues, dusts, or deposits are present due to the operation of spraying processes.

(82) Amend the definition of Spray Booth to read as follows: SPRAY BOOTH means a mechanically ventilated appliance of varying dimensions and construction provided to enclose or accommodate a spraying operation and to confine and limit the escape of spray vapor and residue and to exhaust it safely.

(83) Amend the definition of Spray Room to read as follows: SPRAY ROOM means a room designed to accommodate spraying operations complying with the building code requirements for a Group H, Division 2 Occupancy.

(84) Amend the definition of SPRAYING SPACE to delete the last sentence without substitution.

(85) Amend the definition of Story to read as follows: STORY means that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. If the finished floor level directly above a usable or unused under-floor space is more than six (6) feet above grade as defined herein for more than fifty (50) percent of the total perimeter or is more than twelve (12) feet above grade as defined herein at any point, such usable or unused under-floor space shall be considered as a story.

(86) Amend the definition of Steel to read as follows: STEEL. Steel refers to a type of metal such as general purpose, hot- or cold-rolled, low carbon steel.

(87) Add the definition of Supervised to read as follows: SUPERVISED means that there is an attendant present to oversee the operation of the dispensing devices.

(88) Add the definition of Swimming Pool Code to read as follows: SWIMMING POOL CODE means the Indiana Swimming Pool, Spa and Water Attraction code.

(89) Add the definition of Temporary Structure to read as follows: TEMPORARY STRUCTURE. See 675 IAC 22-2.2-26.

(90) Amend the definition of Townhouse to read as follows: TOWNHOUSE has the meaning ascribed thereto in IC 22-12-1-5(c).

(91) Add the definition of Trained to read as follows: TRAINED means one who has undergone the instructions necessary to design, install, and perform the maintenance and recharge service.

(92) Amend the definition of Transient to read as follows: TRANSIENT means the use of an R-1 Occupancy by an individual for less than thirty (30) days.

(93) Add the definition of Unsupervised to read as follows: UNSUPERVISED means that there is not an attendant present to oversee the operation of the dispensing devices.

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