Indianapolis follows the Indiana Building and Fire Codes, which require single-action egress hardware on most exits, restrict barricade devices in schools, and require accessible hardware on dwelling unit entry doors.
Indianapolis enforces the Indiana Building Code (675 IAC 13) and Indiana Fire Code (675 IAC 22), both based on the International Codes. Section 1010 of the IBC requires that egress doors open with a single motion of the hand without a key, special knowledge, or effort, which is why classic deadbolts above a knob are limited to specific dwelling-unit doors. Schools, daycares, and assembly buildings cannot install third-party barricade devices unless they meet the state's school safety amendment that still allows fire-service override. Apartment unit entry doors must have lever or accessible hardware under the Indiana accessibility code. Tampering with or chaining required exits is prohibited.
Removal order from IFD, ordinance fines, denial of occupancy, and Indiana fire marshal sanctions if exit chains, padlocks, or non-listed barricade devices are found.
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