Iowa Administrative Code

2007.8 and references contained therein, is adopted by reference as the rules for helicopter fueling facilities. [ARC 9181C, IAB 4/30/25, effective 6/4/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

through 605.8 and references contained therein, is adopted by reference as the rules for fuel-fired appliances, except for LP-gas fired appliances, which are subject to the provisions of 481—Chapter 286. [ARC 9181C, IAB 4/30/25, effective 6/4/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement …

NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1-2024 National Fuel Gas Code, 2024 edition, and NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2024 edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association and available at www.nfpa.org, and all references contained therein, are hereby adopted by reference as t…

“Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG),” 2023 edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association and available at www.nfpa.org, is adopted by reference as the rules governing the transportation, storage, handling, and use of …

the petition form should read: BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, APPEALS, AND LICENSING [or the specific board or division within the department where the petition is directed] [ARC 7807C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24]

[ARC 7807C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24]

3.3(1) In lieu of the words “within ___ days”, insert “within 15 days”. Strike the words “(after time for notice under X.2(17A))”. In lieu of the number “X.8(17A)”, insert “rule 481—3.8(17A)”. In lieu of the words “(AGENCY NAME)”, the heading on the petition form should read: BEF…

department or applicable division, board, or commission as provided on the department’s website”. [ARC 7807C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24]

3.6(2) In lieu of the words “(specify office and address)”, insert the current address of the department, board, or division within the department, as applicable. 3.6(3) In lieu of the words “(uniform rule on contested cases X.12(17A))”, insert “rule 481—10.12(17A), except that t…

in accordance with Iowa Code section 17A.9(5).” [ARC 7807C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 17A. [Filed emergency 7/1/86—published 7/16/86, effective 7/1/86] [Filed 2/6/87, Notice 10/8/86—published 2/25/87, effective 4/1/87]…

inspects food establishments and food processing plants, including food storage facilities (warehouses) and food and beverage vending machines, and hotels and motels. It is also responsible for social and charitable gambling and amusement devices. [ARC 0058D, IAB 2/4/26, effectiv…

suspension or revocation is effective 30 days after mailing or personal service of the notice. 30.10(1) Immediate suspension of license. To the extent not inconsistent with Iowa Code chapters 17A, 137C, and 137F and rules adopted pursuant to those chapters, chapter 8 of the Food …

30.11(1) An establishment may contest adverse action taken pursuant to this chapter by submitting a request for hearing to the department within 30 days of the mailing or service of the department’s action. Appeals and hearings are governed by 7—Chapter 2506. 30.11(2) For contrac…

consumer safety bureau is the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa created under Iowa Code section 263.7. If the laboratory is unable to perform laboratory services, the laboratory will assist in finding another laboratory with a preference toward laboratories that…

30.13(1) Cottage food is exempt from all licensing, permitting, inspection, packaging, and labeling laws of the state if the food complies with all of the following: a. The food does not require time/temperature control for safety. When it is not obvious whether a food requires t…

and 31. If a term is defined herein and by the Food Code adopted in rule 481—31.1(137F), the definition set forth herein applies. “Bed and breakfast home” means the same as defined in Iowa Code chapter 137F. “Bed and breakfast inn” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 1…

department’s online application system at least 30 days prior to the anticipated opening of the hotel, food establishment or food processing plant. If extenuating circumstances exist that prevent the applicant from completing the online application, paper applications are availab…

license fee is the same for an initial license and a renewal license. The department will charge a voluntary inspection fee of $100 when a premises that is not a food establishment requests a voluntary inspection. [ARC 0058D, IAB 2/4/26, effective 3/11/26]

30.5(1) Late penalty. Renewals submitted after the license expiration are subject to a penalty of 10 percent of the license fee per month in accordance with Iowa Code section 137F.4. A license will only be renewed if the license holder has provided documentation pursuant to subru…

Iowa Code chapter 137C or 137F is not honored for payment, the department will attempt to redeem the check and notify the applicant of the need to provide sufficient payment. An additional fee of $25 will be assessed for each dishonored check. If the department does not receive p…

30.7(1) Any establishment that holds a food service establishment license and has gross sales over $20,000 annually in packaged food items intended for consumption off the premises is also required to obtain a retail food establishment license. The license holder shall keep a rec…

30.8(1) Food establishments. Food establishments will have routine inspections at least once every 60 months. Very low risk food establishments will not have a routine inspection frequency. 30.8(2) Food processing plants. Food processing plants that process foods will have routin…

30.9(1) Public information. Information collected by the food and consumer safety bureau and contractors is generally considered public information pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 22. Records are stored in computer files and are not matched with any other data system. Inspection re…

section 103A.3 are incorporated herein by reference. Iowa Code section 103A.7 empowers and directs the commissioner to adopt and promulgate the state building code, with the approval of the council, except that adoption of the state historic building code requires the approval of…

section 103A.4 will adopt, and amend as needed, the state building code with the approval of the council and the state historic building code with the approval of the state historical society board; appoint the board of review from among the council membership; consider any reque…

103A.14 will consider amendments to the state building code proposed by the commissioner, other than amendments to the state historic building code; approve or disapprove any changes to the state building code proposed by the commissioner; and consider and approve or disapprove a…

300.4(1) Plans and specifications review—approvals. a. Submissions to the commissioner of architectural technical documents, engineering documents, and plans and specifications are the responsibility of the owner of a building or facility. The submission may be completed by an au…

300.5(1) Any building or facility for which construction is subject to a plan review by the commissioner, except construction involving any building or facility owned by the board of regents or by any institution subject to the authority of the board of regents, is subject to ins…

or applicable in a local jurisdiction that has adopted the state building code by local ordinance may be enforced by the local jurisdiction. Any local jurisdiction that adopts the state building code by local ordinance may further adopt provisions for the administration and enfor…

subject to the state building code pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 103A, including sections 103A.10 and 103A.12, and provisions of state or federal law other than Iowa Code chapter 103A. [ARC 9474C, IAB 8/6/25, effective 9/10/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/26/25]

1 or Part 3 and commenced within 12 months after the effective date of revised standards may comply with either the newly adopted standards or the previous standards. “Commenced” means that the submitter has obtained preliminary approval from the commissioner or a local building …

PART 2 ACCESSIBILITY OF BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC

used by the public, other than places of worship, are accessible to, and functional for, persons with disabilities. Rule 481—301.18(103A,104A) applies statewide to new construction of buildings and facilities available to the public and to renovation and rehabilitation projects o…

“ADA” means the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336). “ADAAG” means Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix A, as revised through July 1, 1994. “ADASAD 2010” means 2010 ADA Standards f…

and facilities that are available to the public, other than places of worship, shall comply with one of the following: 301.18(1) Applicable provisions of ADASAD 2010. 301.18(2) IBC, Chapter 11 and applicable accessibility provisions contained in IBC. Note: Approval of constructio…

301.16(1) Note A. Although rule 481—301.18(103A,104A) is based upon the federal 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and adopts the language of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design by reference, and rule 481—301.19(103A,104A) is based upon the requirements of the fede…

PART 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION IN CONSTRUCTION

301.23(1) Scope. Part 3 establishes thermal energy efficiency standards for the design of new buildings and structures or portions thereof, additions to existing buildings, and renovation and remodeling of existing buildings, except for residential buildings of one or two dwellin…

or fewer stories. Rule 481—301.25(103A) establishes standards for design and construction of commercial buildings and residential buildings of four or more stories. The occupancy of any building covered by this chapter shall be determined based upon the occupancy definitions in c…

Code – Commercial Provisions, 2012 edition, published by the International Code Council, located at www.iccsafe.org, is hereby adopted by reference as the nonresidential energy code of the state building code, applicable to commercial construction or residential construction of f…

PART 4 LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES

301.28(1) Submission. Any public agency as defined by Iowa Code section 470.1 will prepare a life cycle cost analysis in compliance with Iowa Code chapter 470 and submit the analysis to the commissioner before construction commences. 301.28(2) Notification by state agency. Any pu…

PART 5 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STANDARDS

published by the International Code Council, www.iccsafe.org, are hereby adopted by reference as the general requirements for building construction, with the following amendments: 301.3(1) Delete section 101.1. 301.3(2) Delete section 101.2 and insert in lieu thereof the followin…

301.30(1) Scope. The standards established in Part 5 apply to building construction projects in Iowa and are based upon state or federal statutory requirements; administrative rules adopted by state agencies that own, manage, regulate, or finance building construction projects; o…

“Commercial” means a building construction project that is not residential. “Residential” means a building construction project that involves a building or buildings, each of which is a detached one- or two-family dwelling or which consists of townhouses not more than three stori…

301.32(1) Approval of building code commissioner. Approval of a construction project as sustainably designed pursuant to these rules may be granted only by the commissioner. All requests for approval of a project as sustainably designed must be submitted to the bureau at 6200 Par…