# Ind. Code § 22-11-18-2: Application of chapter; exemption

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A11_C18_S22-11-18-2

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 22-11-18-2
- **Heading:** Application of chapter; exemption
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 11 / Chapter 18 / Section 22-11-18-2

## Text

Sec. 2. (a) This chapter applies to all hotels, motels, and dwellings.

(b) A totally sprinkled building (conforming to Uniform Building Code standards at the time of construction) is exempt from the requirements of this chapter.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.141, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.176-1991, SEC.2.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 22-11-18-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A11_C18_S22-11-18-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 22-11-18-2 Application of chapter; exemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A11_C18_S22-11-18-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 22-11-18-3 Hotels and motels; installation of smoke detectors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A11_C18_S22-11-18-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 22-11-18-3.5 Dwellings; installation of smoke detectors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A11_C18_S22-11-18-3.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 22-11-18-3.6 Violations; effect on claims](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A11_C18_S22-11-18-3.6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 22-11-18-4 Compliance with other laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A11_C18_S22-11-18-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 22-11-18-5 Violations; offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A11_C18_S22-11-18-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 22-11-18-5.5 Violation by landlord; offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A11_C18_S22-11-18-5.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 22-11-18-6 Inspections to determine compliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A11_C18_S22-11-18-6.md)

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