675 IAC 12-7-2 Certification; application

Sec. 2. (a) A city, town, or county that has in its employ a person qualified under this rule whose duties include the review of construction plans and specifications for conformance with applicable rules of the commission may apply for certification under IC 22-15-3-1. (b) Application may be made in letter form by the executive officer or officers of a city, town, or county. An application shall include the following: (1) The name and title of each qualified plan reviewer. (2) Documents that show that each plan reviewer has successfully passed the competency test designated in this rule. (3) A signature card completed by each qualified plan reviewer. (4) A statement by the applicant that prompt notification shall be given to the division upon the termination of employment or assignment to other duties of any qualified plan reviewer. (5) A statement that the city, town, or county has adopted the rules of the commission under IC 22-13-2-3. (c) The division shall, upon receipt of an application under this section, determine if the applicant city, town, or county is competent to perform plan review for Class 1 structures. The order granting or denying the certification shall be issued following the requirements of IC 4-21.5-3-4. If a petition for review is subsequently granted under IC 4-21.5-3-7, the resulting administrative proceeding shall be conducted by the commission.