tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post3133038732025264194..comments2024-03-25T13:42:25.771-05:00Comments on Advance Indianaâ„¢: More On Ballard's Illegal Fire Inspection Fee ProgramGary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-32104618587179012792015-04-01T14:51:01.925-05:002015-04-01T14:51:01.925-05:00Could you provide those IC codes that specifically...Could you provide those IC codes that specifically call these items out, for reference?<br /><br />"Laying aside the equal protection argument, the fee itself is simply not permitted under Indiana law. State law says the fire department, not business owners, shall inspect commercial properties to ensure compliance with the state's fire safety code. There is no provision in the law that permits fire departments to shift in any manner this responsibility to property owners and lessees, and state officials were not asked by IFD for permission to conduct a self-inspection program before rolling it out last month. Moreover, only persons certified to inspect properties for compliance with fire safety codes are allowed to conduct fire safety inspections under Indiana law. IFD is asking business owners who are not qualified or certified to conduct fire safety inspections to perform them and affirm compliance under penalties of perjury."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com