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From: "Blunk, Alan" <ABlunk@dhs.IN.gov>
Date: Friday, August 27, 2021 at 4:29 PM
To: James Stutzman <jrs@pedcor.net>
Cc: "Callahan, Sean" <SCallahan@dhs.IN.gov>, "Mays, Rex" <RMays@dhs.IN.gov>
Subject: RE: REQUEST FOR FILING EXEMPTION - FERGUSON OFFICE; CARMEL, IN
Hello Mr. Stutzman,
Based on the information and attachments provided, the project is EXEMPT from filing with the State of
Indiana DHS Plan Review section in accordance with 675 IAC 12-6-4.
675 IAC 12-6-4 Exemptions from design release requirement
Authority: IC 22-13-2-13
Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 12-13-4-3; IC 22-15-3
Sec. 4.
(b) Design releases are necessary for the remodeling or altering of all Class 1 structures, except work limited to one
(1) or more of the following:
(1) Any of the buildings or structures the new construction of which is exempted by subsection (a).
(2) Plumbing work as follows:
(A) Replacement of piping, valves, or fixtures, provided that the replacement does not involve relocation of fixtures.
(B) Installation of plumbing fixtures, provided that the drainage fixture unit count does not exceed five (5).
(3) Electrical work as follows:
(A) Replacement in the same location of electrical equipment or devices of a similar type and rating, including an
increase in current capacity in nonhazardous areas where there is no change in voltage or phases.
(D) Installation of branch circuits not exceeding the capacity of the electrical distribution system within the existing
building.
(E) Low-energy power, control, and signal circuits of Classes II and III as defined in the Indiana Electrical Code
except circuits for fire detection or fire alarm systems.
(G) Except for fire detection or fire alarm systems, electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus, or equipment:
(i) operating at less than twenty-five (25) volts; and
(ii) not capable of supplying more than fifty (50) watts of energy.
(4) Mechanical work as follows:
(B) Replacement of mechanical appliances and equipment with a similar type and rating in the same location.
(5) Miscellaneous work as follows: (A) Painting, papering, and replacement of coverings on:
(i) walls;
(ii) ceilings;
or
(iv) floors;
and similar finish work, including replacement or reglazing of glass.
(B) Cases, counters, and partitions not over six (6) feet in height.
(C) Penetrations of non fire-rated exterior walls where the width of the opening:
(i) does not exceed six (6) feet; and
(ii) is not for a required exit.
(D) Installation of one (1) or more non load-bearing partitions not to exceed a total of one hundred (100) lineal feet
in length provided it is not part of a corridor or a partition that is required to be of fire-resistive construction.
(6) Fire sprinkler systems as follows:
(A) Replacement of components of existing wet fire sprinkler systems of light hazard or ordinary hazard
classification as defined in 675 IAC 13, including:
(i) replacement of sprinkler heads;
(ii) replacement of equipment; or
(iii) replacement of piping to restore a system to its original condition and configuration.
(B) Alteration of existing light hazard or ordinary hazard fire sprinkler systems, including:
(i) the addition or alteration of up to an aggregate of twenty (20) sprinkler heads in a wet pipe system for light or
ordinary hazard design;
(ii) conversion of a dry type system to a wet or antifreeze type system not exceeding ten (10) sprinkler heads; or
(iii) conversion of a wet or antifreeze type system not exceeding ten (10) sprinkler heads to a dry type system.
(c) All additions or alterations permitted by this subdivision [sic.] shall be documented by the installer and kept on
file with the maintenance and testing records required by 675 IAC 22 and 675 IAC 28, specifically the applicable
editions of NFPA 13 and NFPA 25.
(d) The design release requirements including filing of plans and specifications shall apply for any work otherwise
exempted by subsection (b) when a part of, supplemental to, or an accessory of a construction project that otherwise
requires a design release.
(e) Construction work on a Class 1 structure exempted from the design release requirements under this section is not
exempt from compliance with other rules of the commission.
Project may be required to be submitted to local jurisdiction.
Thank you,
NOTIFICATION: Starting July 1, 2020, Indiana Code requires all applications to be filed electronically,
unless it imposes an undue hardship.
Please visit dhs.in.gov/3658.htm to file your project online. Email planreview@dhs.in.gov or
call 317.232.6422 for any filing questions.
Alan L. Blunk RA CPE CBI FI FII | Plan Review Section Chief
Division of Fire and Building Safety | Plan Review Branch
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
302 West Washington Street, Room E-245
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tel: 317-232-6422
Email: ablunk@dhs.in.gov
Web: http://www.in.gov/dhs/3658.htm