# Ind. Code § 36-7-9-3: Ordinances adopting this chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 36-7-9-3
- **Heading:** Ordinances adopting this chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-7-9-3

## Text

Sec. 3. The legislative body of a municipality or county may adopt this chapter by ordinance. The ordinance must specify the executive department of the unit responsible for the administration of this chapter or establish such a department. However, in a municipality in which a commissioner of buildings was appointed to administer IC 18-5-5 (before its repeal on September 1, 1981), the commissioner of buildings is responsible for the administration of this chapter. The ordinance must also incorporate by reference the definition of "substantial property interest" in this chapter.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-1(b) part.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.34; P.L.3-1990, SEC.126.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-1 Application of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-3 Ordinances adopting this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-4 Unsafe buildings and unsafe premises described](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-4.5 Legislative findings; vacant or deteriorated structures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-4.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-5 Orders; contents; notice; expiration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-6 Modification or rescission of orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-7 Hearings; hearing authority findings and action; additional period for ordered actions; continuous enforcement order; performance bond; record of findings; collection of penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-7.5 Noncompliance with order to repair or rehabilitate unsafe building; civil penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-7.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-8 Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-9 Emergency action; recovery of costs; challenge of determination of emergency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-9.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-10 Action to enforce orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-10.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-11 Liability for costs for performance of work required by orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-11.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-12 Liability for cost of emergency action taken or performance of work required by orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-12.md)

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