Iowa Administrative Code

responsible managing employee and may designate one or more alternate responsible managing employees. A contractor may designate more than one responsible managing employee in order to satisfy the requirements for more than one endorsement as provided in subrule 267.1(2). If more…

267.4(1) An alarm system contractor shall meet all of the following requirements in order to receive licensure from the department and will continue to meet all requirements throughout the period of licensure. The contractor shall notify the department, in writing, within 30 cale…

267.5(1) Application. Any contractor seeking licensure as an alarm system contractor shall submit a completed application form to the department. The application shall be filed no later than 30 days prior to the date of beginning work in this state or the date on which an existin…

licensure shall meet all of the following requirements that are applicable to the endorsements for which the applicant is applying in order to receive licensure from the department, and continue to meet all such requirements throughout the period of licensure. The technician will…

267.7(1) Application. Any technician seeking licensure as an alarm system technician shall submit a completed application form to the department. The application shall be filed no later than 30 days prior to the date on which work begins in the state or on which an existing licen…

technician, failure of a licensed contractor or technician to meet any of the requirements established in Iowa Code chapter 100C or this chapter or any other provision of law, or operation as an alarm system contractor or technician without licensure may be filed with the departm…

department may deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a contractor or technician or may assess a civil penalty to the contractor, if any provision of these rules or any other provision of law related to operation as an alarm system contractor or technician is violated. 267.9(1) …

adopted by reference as the rules governing the manufacture, transportation, storage, and use of explosive materials in the state of Iowa, with the following amendments: Delete the phrase “authority having jurisdiction” wherever it occurs and insert in lieu thereof the word “dire…

licenses; appeals. 268.10(1) The department may refuse to issue a contractor or blaster license sought pursuant to Iowa Code section 101A.2 or may suspend or revoke such a license for any of the following reasons: a. Finding that the applicant or licensee is disqualified by any p…

by reference. For purposes of these rules, the following definitions also apply: “Actual possession” means when a person is in immediate possession or control of explosive materials (e.g., an employee who physically handles explosive materials as part of the production process; o…

federal law, any business whose employees are engaged in the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or commercial use of explosives in the course of their employment shall be required to hold a current commercial explosive contractor license issued pursuant to this chapter…

268.4(1) Application for commercial explosive contractor or commercial explosive blaster license. Applications for a commercial explosive contractor license or a commercial explosive blaster license are available on the department’s website. The application shall be filed no late…

contractor license will be issued if all of the following conditions have been satisfied: 268.5(1) All items required on the application have been completed, and any items the department deems necessary to verify have been appropriately verified. 268.5(2) No applicant for whom co…

license will be issued if all of the following conditions have been satisfied: 268.6(1) The applicant is an employee of a licensed commercial explosive contractor. a. If, after a commercial explosive blaster license is issued, such employment ceases, the employing contractor and …

268.7(1) For the purposes of this rule, “issuing jurisdiction” means the duly constituted authority in another state that has issued a professional license, certificate, or registration to a person. 268.7(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a commercial explosive contr…

records as referenced in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Chapter 495, “Explosive Materials Code,” as adopted by reference in rule 481—268.1(101A). [ARC 8912C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

blaster, failure of a licensed contractor or blaster to meet any of the requirements established in Iowa Code chapter 101A or this chapter or any other provision of law, or operation as a commercial explosive contractor or commercial blaster without licensure may be filed with th…

administered within the health and safety division of the department and may be contacted as provided in 481—Chapter 1 and on the department’s website: dial.iowa.gov. The general email address for the fire safety bureau is fire.inspections@dia.iowa.gov. The department will collab…

with the requirements for new construction. Additions shall comply with the height and area provisions of Chapter 5 of the International Building Code in rule 481—301.3(103A). Alterations to any building or structure shall comply with the requirements of the International Existin…

280.11(1) With the exception of a health care facility subject to the requirements of rule 481—280.14(10A), a building, structure, or facility is deemed to comply if all of the following conditions are met: a. The building, structure, or facility is in a local jurisdiction that h…

to a specific occupancy apply solely to buildings, structures, and facilities currently being used and those proposed to be used in the specific ways described in the rule governing that specific occupancy. All other buildings, structures, and facilities in which people congregat…

facilities in which foster care is provided by agencies to fewer than six children pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 237. This rule applies to residential care facilities with a three- to five-bed specialized license pursuant to Iowa Code section 135C.2(5) and 481—Chapter 63 and faci…

care facilities. 280.14(1) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this rule: “Existing” means that a facility (1) has been in continuous operation under its current classification of occupancy since before July 5, 2016, and has not undergone renovation or remodeling, inc…

280.15(1) This rule applies to single-family and two-family residences, townhouses, and all other residential occupancies in commercial buildings unless otherwise provided herein or by another provision of law. This rule does not apply to nonresidential occupancies. 280.15(2) For…

481—280.17(10A)) apply to new and existing single-family residences, single-family rental units, and multiple-unit residential buildings. The provisions of this part do not apply to nonresidential occupancies, including but not limited to Group I and Group E occupancies. The foll…

280.17(1) Standards for carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detection systems. All carbon monoxide alarms installed prior to July 1, 2025, shall meet the requirements of the NFPA Standard 720, 2012 edition, and be UL listed in accordance with UL 2034 edition 5 as revised A…

herein by reference. The following definitions also apply: “Ambulatory surgical center” means a facility or portion thereof as defined in Iowa Code section 135R.1. “Fire alarm system” means a system or a portion of a combination system consisting of components and circuits arrang…

280.3(1) Plans for initial construction or alterations, changes, additions, renovations, or remodeling of buildings requiring the approval of the director shall be submitted to the building code bureau pursuant to rule 481—300.4(103A), except that plans related to the following e…

department, or any designated subordinate or local fire department authorized by the director may enter to inspect any building or premises and the contents thereof at any reasonable time, without notice, in accordance with Iowa Code sections 10A.512 and 10A.514. 280.4(1) An insp…

facility, or installation for occupancy upon request from an owner or owner’s agency if the building, facility, or installation comply with applicable rules and all fees have been paid. Denial of such a certificate is subject to appeal in the same manner as set forth in subrule 2…

specified in Iowa Code section 10A.522 when school is in session. [ARC 9472C, IAB 8/6/25, effective 9/10/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/26/25]

280.7(1) Request for inspection. A person alleging a building, facility, or installation presents a significant fire hazard may submit a complaint to the department and should provide the following information, if known: a. The address of the building, facility, or installation a…

adopted by reference as general fire safety requirements and apply to all occupancies other than those to which provisions specific to an occupancy explicitly exclude these provisions or any individual provision contained therein. 280.8(1) International Fire Code, 2024 edition, p…

are hereby adopted by reference as the requirements for electrical installations. In addition to compliance with 481—Chapter 404, any installation of wiring and equipment will comply with requirements established by the manufacturer of the equipment serviced by the wiring. [ARC 9…

282.1(1) This chapter provides the rules of the department for safe transportation, storage, handling, and use of flammable or combustible liquids. The flammable or combustible liquids program is part of the aboveground flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks program and ma…

6 and references contained therein, and NFPA 37, “Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines,” 2024 edition, are adopted by reference as the rules governing the installation and use of stationary combustion engines and gas turbines. If…

282.11(1) The owner of any premises on which flammable or combustible liquids are or will be stored or used is required to submit construction plans to the department, online or by mail, prior to commencing initial construction of the facility or prior to commencing any construct…

issued prior to approval by the department of plans for the installation of the tank and payment of the required plan review and registration fee. The department may require inspection of the tank and payment of an inspection fee prior to use of the tank. [ARC 9181C, IAB 4/30/25,…

subject to inspection by an employee of the department during the regular business hours of the facility or within four hours of notifying the owner of intent to inspect the facility. Inspections may be initiated by the department or designee at random or on any other basis; may …

of-service aboveground tanks of 1,101-gallon capacity or greater shall be registered with the department as follows: aboveground tanks used to store flammable or combustible liquids, as defined in Iowa Code section 455B.471, including but not limited to crude oil, heating oil off…

282.15(1) Inspections. Any tank is subject to inspection at any time by the department, an employee of the department, a local fire chief, or any member of the local fire department designated by the local fire chief. Any of the persons listed who seeks to inspect a tank pursuant…

282.16(1) Be reported to the local fire department and, if required by law, to the department of natural resources. 282.16(2) Be placed out of service until the leak or damage has been repaired. 282.16(3) Have a sign placed prominently on the tank stating that the tank is out of …

Code section 101.26 upon the owner of a storage tank for any of the following: 282.17(1) Failure to register a storage tank currently being used to store a flammable or combustible liquid if the registration is more than 30 days late. 282.17(2) Allowing any flammable or combustib…

appealed by submitting a request for a contested case hearing to the department, in writing, within 30 days of receipt or service of the order or civil penalty. Contested cases are governed by 7—Chapter 2506 (contested cases) and 481—Chapter 10 (rules of practice and procedure be…

chapter and Iowa Code chapter 101 at all times. [ARC 9181C, IAB 4/30/25, effective 6/4/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

Chapter 34 and references contained therein, and NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2024 edition, and references contained therein, subject to amendments that follow, are adopted by reference as the rules for transportation, storage, handling, and use of flammable o…