Section 675IAC12-9-2. Definitions

   (a) The definitions in this section apply only to this rule.

  (b) "Amusement" means the same as entertainment.

  (c) "Entertainment" means a performance or show designed to amuse or divert an assembly of persons.

  (d) "Place" means, in the context of a place of amusement or entertainment, any of the following:

(1) A building primarily classified or capable of being classified as a Group A Occupancy under the Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13).

(2) A room classified or capable of being classified as a Group A Occupancy under the Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13).

(3) A structure classified or capable of being classified as a Group A-4 Occupancy under the Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13).

(4) A designated outdoor area upon which are installed or erected temporary or permanent regulated amusement devices as defined in 675 IAC 23-1-4.

  (e) "Regulated place of amusement or entertainment" means any of the following:

(1) A:

(A) theater;

(B) opera house;

(C) movie theater;

(D) dance hall;

(E) night club with a stage or floor show; or

(F) another place that offers an amusement or entertainment to the public for consideration or promotional purposes.

(2) A place where a boxing exhibition is conducted under the supervision of the state boxing commission.

(3) A hall, gymnasium, or place of assembly where a:

(A) school;

(B) college;

(C) university;

(D) social or fraternal organization;

(E) lodge;

(F) farmers organization;

(G) society;

(H) labor union;

(I) trade association; or

(J) church;

holds any type of amusement.

(4) A public or private place where a regulated amusement device is operated.

  (f) "State fire marshal" means either of the following:

(1) The state fire marshal appointed under IC 22-14-2.

(2) Any authorized employee of the state fire marshal.

  (g) "Use" means, in the context of IC 22-14-3-2(b), a specified type of amusement or entertainment event intended by a permit applicant to be conducted at or in a regulated place of amusement or entertainment. (Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 12-9-2; filed Feb 1, 1988, 2:17 p.m.: 11 IR 1790; errata, 11 IR 2632; readopted filed Sep 11, 2001, 2:49 p.m.: 25 IR 530; filed Aug 30, 2006, 2:25 p.m.: 20060927-IR-675050108FRA; readopted filed Aug 8, 2012, 8:08 a.m.: 20120905-IR-675120260RFA)