Authority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-13; IC 22-13-4-2; IC 22-15-3-4

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-15

Sec. 12. (a) To obtain prototype status for a system, the manufacturer of a proposed prototype system shall submit the following to the office of the state building commissioner at least ten (10) days before the commencement of the construction of the prototype:

1. (1) The following information:

   1. (A) Projected start and finish dates.
   2. (B) Model number.
   3. (C) Serial number.
   4. (D) Production plant location.
   5. (E) Third party inspection agency or name of inspector from the office of the state building commissioner.
2. (2) Payment of appropriate fees in accordance with 675 IAC 15-1.6.

(b) The manufacturer shall not conceal any major portion of work on the prototype system until that portion has been inspected by a representative of the office of the state building commissioner or an authorized third party inspection agency.

(c) A prototype system shall comply with all applicable rules of the commission.

(d) The prototype system shall not be moved from the place of manufacture until a design release for the prototype system has been obtained from the office of the state building commissioner and an Indiana seal of acceptance has been applied in accordance with 675 IAC 15-1.3.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 15-1.2-12; filed Aug 18, 2005, 4:30 p.m.: 29 IR 19; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA; readopted filed Mar 10, 2017, 9:37 a.m.: 20170405-IR-675170005RFA; readopted filed May 11, 2023, 2:22 p.m.: 20230607-IR-675230104RFA)