Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 1.6. (a) The commission shall adopt building rules regarding installation of audio frequency induction loop systems and beacon positioning systems in Class 1 structures located in a first or second class city after June 30, 2020.

1. (b) The rules adopted under this section must:

   1. (1) require that a person performing new construction must consider the installation of:

      1. (A) an audio frequency induction loop system as part of any public address system unless installation of an audio frequency induction loop system would be impractical; and
      2. (B) a beacon positioning system unless installation of a beacon positioning system would be impractical;

   2. (2) require that a person performing any major alteration of an existing facility's public address system must consider the installation of:

      1. (A) an audio frequency induction loop system unless installation of an audio frequency induction loop system would be impractical; and
      2. (B) a beacon positioning system unless installation of a beacon positioning system would be impractical;

   3. (3) require that a person performing new construction or any major alteration of an existing facility's public address system under subdivision (1) or (2) must solicit:

      1. (A) at least one (1) bid for the installation of an audio frequency induction loop system unless installation of an audio frequency induction loop system would be impractical; and
      2. (B) at least one (1) bid for the installation of a beacon positioning system unless installation of a beacon positioning system would be impractical;
   4. (4) adopt American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for audio frequency induction loop system installation, maintenance, and performance; and
   5. (5) develop standards for installation and maintenance of a beacon positioning system.

As added by P.L.200-2019, SEC.1.