Sec. 7. (a) The owner of a structure shall maintain and keep the structure in the state of repair and operating condition required by the following:
(1) The exercise of prudence.
(2) Due regard for life and property.
(3) The application of sound and accepted technical principles.
(b) The owner of a structure shall notify the department in writing of the sale or other transfer of ownership of the structure. The notice must include the name and address of the new owner of the structure.
As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.71-2004, SEC.13.