Section 675IAC15-1.7-2. Sanctions; design release

   (a) Under IC 22-12, the office of the state building commissioner may impose a sanction concerning any type of design release previously issued. Available sanctions are the following:

(1) Revocation.

(2) Suspension.

(3) Censure.

(4) Reprimand.

(5) Probation.

  (b) The office of the state building commissioner may impose an appropriate sanction whenever one (1) or more of the following exists:

(1) The office of the state building commissioner determines that the design release was obtained by fraudulent or misleading statements or information including information on plans and specifications.

(2) Circumstances have materially changed since a design release was granted so that if the sanction is not imposed, public health, safety, or welfare will be adversely affected.

(3) The construction done subsequent to the issuance of a design release is contrary to the rules of the commission.

(4) A check paying an applicable fee is returned for any reason.

(5) The design release was issued in error on the basis of incorrect information or in violation of a rule of the commission or a building law.

  (c) The order imposing a sanction shall be issued under the requirements of IC 4-21.5-3-6. If a petition for review is subsequently granted under IC 4-21.5-3-7, the resulting administrative procedure shall be conducted by the commission. (Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 15-1.7-2; filed Aug 18, 2005, 4:30 p.m.: 29 IR 28; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA)