§ 22-11-18-5-5

5 of this chapter:(1) at the time the landlord delivers a rental unit to a tenant; or(2) if the smoke detector is hard wired into the rental unit's electrical system, by failing to repair or replace the inoperable smoke detector not later than seven (7) days after receiving written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the need to repair or replace the inoperable smoke detector under section 3.5(e)(2) of this chapter;commits a Class B infraction. However, the offense is a Class A infraction if the landlord has a prior violation for an offense under this section.As added by P.L.17-2008, SEC.3.