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State Virtual Convention September 17 - 18, 2020 September 30 - October 1, 2020 The new 2020 Indiana Residential Code, based on the 2018 International Resident Code is now in effect. The 2018 IRC, 1st edition is available for a free viewing only page of the code can be found at http://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018. Indiana amendments are available at http://www.in.gov/dhs or through Indiana PHCC. In the near future, ICC will print an Indiana book with the amendments included in the text. Note: The Indiana Plumbing Code has NOT changed. You may still use either the new Residential code or the 2012 Indiana Plumbing Code. Don't forget that, as part of OSHA's efforts to bring the United States into alignment with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, a new HazCom standard is requiring employers, among others, to be in compliance with all modified labeling and the new Safety Data Sheets (SDS) by June 1, 2015. Among the changes is the conversion of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to the GHS-aligned Safety Data Sheets (SDS). However, the EPA has established an exemption for employers that essentially delays full compliance until June 1, 2016. By June 1, 2015, chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers must be in compliance with all the modified labeling and SDS provisions of this new standard. EPA has granted employers an exception to this part of the rule that affects employers like p-h-c business owners: All employers must update any alternative workplace labeling, update the hazard communication program (including the Safety Data Sheets), and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards no later than June 1, 2016. Note: During this transition period (June 1, 2015 June 1, 2016), employers may comply with the new federal law using either MSDS or SDS. For years, contractors, as employers, have been required to provide information and training to employees regarding the safe handling of chemicals in the ...