Right to enter buildings and premises.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 591-221
in effectSec. 591-221. - Right to enter buildings and premises.
(a) Pursuant to IC 36-8-17, authorized personnel of each fire department or bureau may, at all reasonable hours, enter any structure (except private dwellings) within its jurisdiction for the purpose of conducting inspections or investigations pursuant to this chapter. The right to enter shall extend to new structures under construction as well as to existing structures being renovated or remodeled.
(b) An inspector or investigator may be required by the owner or occupant to produce satisfactory proof of his authority or identity.
(c) If an inspector or investigator is denied access, the fire prevention chief may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order allowing inspection or investigation.
(G.O. 43, 2002, § 2)
Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIPUHEWE_CH591FIPRPR_ARTIIADEN_DIV2ININ_S591-221RIENBUPRFetched: 10/27/2026