Emergency or temporary orders
Sec. 6. (a) An emergency or other temporary order may be issued
under IC 4-21.5-4 whenever the appropriate person under section 1
of this chapter determines that conduct or a condition of property:
(1) presents a clear and immediate hazard of death or serious
bodily injury to any person other than a trespasser;
(2) is prohibited without a permit, registration, certification,
release, authorization, variance, exemption, or other license
required under IC 22-14 or IC 22-15 or another statute
administered by a person described in section 1 of this chapter
and the license has not been issued; or
(3) will conceal a violation of law.
(b) An emergency or other temporary order issued by an employee
or agent of the office of the state fire marshal must be approved by
the state fire marshal.
(c) An emergency or other temporary order issued by an employee
or agent of the office of the state building commissioner must be
approved by the state building commissioner.
(d) An approval under subsection (b) or (c) may be orally
communicated to the employee or agent issuing the order. However,
the department shall maintain a written record of the approval.
As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.1.
Last modified: May 27, 2006