Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-1 "Applicant"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "applicant" means a person who applies for a design release under IC 22-15-3.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14.
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in effectInd. Code § 22-15-3.2-2 "Application"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "application" means an application for a design release and any supporting plans and specifications.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-3 "Design professional"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "design professional" means:
(1) an architect registered under IC 25-4-1; or
(2) a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-4 Repealed
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.187-2021, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-5 Form of notice
Sec. 5. Any notice required under this chapter may be provided:
(1) by mail; or
(2) by electronic mail, if the applicant provides an electronic mail address.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-6 Design release application requirements; combined design release and construction permit applications
Sec. 6. (a) An applicant for a design release shall submit an application meeting the requirements of IC 22-15-3 to the department.
(b) This subsection applies only to an applicant for a design release for a project listed in 410 IAC 6-12-7 for which the applicant must obtain a construction permit from the Indiana department of health under IC 16-19-3.5. After December 31, 2016, an applicant may submit a combined application to the department that is an application for:
(1) a construction permit under IC 16-19-3.5; and
(2) a design release under this chapter.
Not later than the next business day after receiving the combined application, the department shall provide a copy of the application to the Indiana department of health.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.49-2016, SEC.8; P.L.187-2021, SEC.104; P.L.56-2023, SEC.207.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-7 Selection for plan review
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 7. (a) A design release shall be issued to an applicant without a plan review if:
(1) the applicant submits a complete application; and
(2) the department does not select the application for a plan review under this section.
(b) The department may select any application for design release to be subject to a plan review. The department has complete discretion in the criteria used by the department to select a design release application for a plan review. A criterion used by the department may be whether the design professional has received disciplinary sanctions under IC 25-1-11-12 within the preceding five (5) years.
(c) Not later than July 1, 2025, the department shall identify and publish a list of projects that qualify under subsection (a)(2) for release without a plan review.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.105; P.L.238-2025, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-7 Issuance of design release; selection for plan review; list of qualifying plans
Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.
Sec. 7. (a) A design release shall be issued to an applicant without a plan review if:
(1) the applicant submits a complete application and the department does not select the application for a plan review under this section; or
(2) the applicant self-certifies as provided in IC 22-15-3.5.
(b) The department may select any application for design release to be subject to a plan review. The department has complete discretion in the criteria used by the department to select a design release application for a plan review. A criterion used by the department may be whether the design professional has received disciplinary sanctions under IC 25-1-11-12 within the preceding five (5) years.
(c) Not later than July 1, 2027, the department shall identify and publish a complete list of the types of plans that qualify under subsection (a)(1) for release without a plan review.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.105; P.L.238-2025, SEC.70; P.L.152-2026, SEC.415.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-8 Receipt of application; notice of design release issuance or plan review
Sec. 8. Upon receiving a complete application for a design release, the department shall do one (1) of the following:
(1) Not later than ten (10) business days after the application is received, send written notice to the applicant that a design release will be issued. Not later than the next business day after the date the notice is sent, the department shall provide the applicant with:
(A) a copy of the design release; or
(B) a confirmation number that serves as a temporary design release until the applicant receives a copy of the design release.
(2) Not later than ten (10) business days after the application is received, send written notice that a plan review will be conducted. However, if the applicant does not receive the notice within the period specified in this subdivision, the department shall, not later than the eleventh day after the date a complete application is received, provide the applicant with:
(A) a copy of the design release; or
(B) a confirmation number that serves as a temporary design release until the applicant receives a copy of the design release.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.106.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-9 Notice of plan approval and design release; notice that plan corrections required
Sec. 9. If the department sends an applicant notice of a plan review under section 8(2) of this chapter within the period required, the department shall do one (1) of the following:
(1) Not later than twenty (20) business days after the date that notice of the plan review is sent, send notice to the applicant that the plans and specifications have been approved for a design release as submitted. The department shall, not later than the next business day after the date that notice is sent to the applicant, provide to the applicant:
(A) a copy of the design release; or
(B) a confirmation number that serves as a temporary design release until the applicant receives a copy of the design release.
(2) Not later than twenty (20) business days after the date that notice of the plan review is sent, send notice to the applicant that a design release will not be issued until the applicant submits corrections to the plans. However, if the applicant does not receive notice within the period specified in this subdivision, the department shall, not later than the twenty-first business day after the date that notice of a plan review is sent under section 10 of this chapter, provide the applicant with:
(A) a copy of the design release; or
(B) a confirmation number that serves as a temporary design release until the applicant receives a copy of the design release.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-10 Receipt of plan corrections; notice of plan approval and design release; notice that additional plans corrections required
Sec. 10. (a) If the department receives corrections to a plan in response to a notice sent under section 9(2) of this chapter, and any time the department receives corrections to a notice under subdivision (2) thereafter, the department shall do one (1) of the following:
(1) Not later than ten (10) business days after receiving the corrections, send notice to the applicant that the corrected plans have been approved for a design release as submitted. The department shall, not later than the next business day after the date that notice is sent to the applicant, provide to the applicant:
(A) a copy of the design release; or
(B) a confirmation number that serves as a temporary design release until the applicant receives a copy of the design release.
(2) Not later than ten (10) business days after receiving the corrections, send notice to the applicant that a design release will not be issued until the applicant submits additional corrections. However, if the applicant does not receive the notice within the period specified in this subdivision, the department shall, not later than the eleventh business day after the date that the corrections are received by the department, provide the applicant with:
(A) a copy of the design release; or
(B) a confirmation number that serves as a temporary design release until the applicant receives a copy of the design release.
(b) A review under this section is limited to the corrections required by the department pursuant to notice sent under section 9(2) of this chapter or subsection (a)(2). All other parts of a project not directly related to corrections required by the department, including previously completed corrections that the department has already accepted, are deemed approved for a design release and may not be included in subsequent notice requests sent under this section. Except for a project reviewed under IC 22-15-3-6 and subject to the deadlines set forth in this chapter, the department may delay issuing a design release until all corrections to a project have been accepted by the department.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-11 Plan violations; notice to design professional licensing or registration authority
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 11. (a) This section applies if the results of a plan review reveal that a design professional knowingly or recklessly submitted plans or specifications containing one (1) or more violations of the rules of the commission that are determined by the department and the commission to pose a wanton and willful disregard for the public health, safety, or welfare.
(b) The provisions regarding the time limitations for review and notice under this chapter do not apply, and the department is not required to issue a design release and confirmation number for providing notice. The department shall send written notice of its determination to:
(1) the design professional's licensing or registration authority under IC 25-4-1 or IC 25-31, as appropriate, for the purpose of conducting a hearing under IC 4-21.5 to determine if action under IC 4-21.5-3-8 is appropriate;
(2) the design professional; and
(3) the project owner or general contractor on whose behalf the application was submitted.
(c) An applicant that receives notice under subsection (b) may withdraw the application and submit a new application and plans to the department that are prepared by a different design professional. Withdrawal of an application does not affect any disciplinary action against the professional of record that prepared the plans described in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-11 Plan violations; notice to design professional licensing or registration authority
Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.
Sec. 11. (a) This section applies if the results of a plan review reveal that a design professional knowingly or recklessly submitted plans or specifications containing one (1) or more violations of the rules of the department that are determined by the department to pose a wanton and willful disregard for the public health, safety, or welfare.
(b) The provisions regarding the time limitations for review and notice under this chapter do not apply, and the department is not required to issue a design release and confirmation number for providing notice. The department shall send written notice of its determination to:
(1) the design professional's licensing or registration authority under IC 25-4-1 or IC 25-31, as appropriate, for the purpose of conducting a hearing under IC 4-21.5 to determine if action under IC 4-21.5-3-8 is appropriate;
(2) the design professional; and
(3) the project owner or general contractor on whose behalf the application was submitted.
(c) An applicant that receives notice under subsection (b) may withdraw the application and submit a new application and plans to the department that are prepared by a different design professional. Withdrawal of an application does not affect any disciplinary action against the professional of record that prepared the plans described in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.109; P.L.152-2026, SEC.416.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-12 Information maintained by department
Sec. 12. (a) The department shall maintain the following information for every application:
(1) The type of project that is the subject of the application.
(2) The name and profession of the design professional.
(3) The location of the project.
(4) The date the application was submitted to the department.
(5) Whether the application was selected for plan review.
(6) If the application was selected for a review:
(A) whether the department requested corrections to the plans and specifications;
(B) the dates that corrections were requested by the department; and
(C) the dates that the applicant responded to the requests under clause (B).
(7) Whether a design release was issued by the department. The date a design release was issued (if any) or other final action was taken.
(8) Any other significant plan review activity related to an application.
(b) The department shall maintain the information described in subsection (a) in a single electronic file in a format that permits easy comparison of the information for each applicant. The department shall update the information at least quarterly.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-13 Contracting of plan review responsibilities permissible
Sec. 13. The department may contract with a person or an entity to perform the department's plan review responsibilities under this chapter.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.111.
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