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

1. (1) exercise any program of supervision that is approved by the commission, if the responsibility involves the administration or enforcement of a building law;
2. (2) enter and inspect any property, at a reasonable hour;
3. (3) issue and enforce administrative orders under IC 22-12-7 and apply for judicial orders under IC 22-12-7-13 ; and
4. (4) cooperate with law enforcement officers and political subdivisions that have jurisdiction over a matter.
5. (b) To carry out the state building commissioner's responsibilities, the state building commissioner shall issue a written interpretation of any building law under IC 22-13-5 .

Sec. 6. (a) To carry out the department's responsibilities, the department or an employee or another agent of the department may:

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.71-1999, SEC.2; P.L.1-2006, SEC.384; P.L.218-2014, SEC.11; P.L.187-2021, SEC.97.