Iowa Administrative Code

conviction or a founded child abuse or dependent adult abuse shall not be licensed to operate, be employed by, or reside in a PMIC unless an evaluation of the crime or founded child or dependent adult abuse has been made by the department of human services which concludes that th…

medical institutions for children. These files are organized by facility name and contain both open and confidential information. 41.16(1) Open information includes: a. License application and status; b. Waiver requests and responses; c. Final findings of state license survey inv…

restraint, the following provisions shall apply: 41.17(1) No employee shall use any prone restraints. For the purposes of this rule, “prone restraints” means those in which an individual is held face down on the floor. Employees who find themselves involved in the use of a prone …

must comply with Iowa Code chapter 135H and the rules in this chapter. Each applicant must submit the following documents to the department: 1. A completed Psychiatric Medical Institutions for Children application; 2. A copy of a department of human services license as a comprehe…

ownership of the psychiatric medical institution for children, the applicant must submit to the department: 1. A completed application form 30 days before the renewal date or before the date of the ownership change; and 2. The PMIC license fee. 41.3(1) Denial, suspension or revoc…

care facility which are clearly identifiable, containing contiguous rooms in a separate wing or building or on a separate floor of the facility, and which provide care and services of separate categories. The following requirements shall be met for licensing a distinct part: 41.4…

1. When the need for a waiver has been established; and 2. When there is no danger to the health, safety, welfare or rights of any child. The waiver will apply only to a specific PMIC. Waivers shall be reviewed at the time of each licensure survey by the department to determine c…

41.6(1) The department shall be notified at the times stated when the following events are expected to occur: a. Thirty days before addition, alteration or new construction is begun in the PMIC or on the premises; b. Thirty days in advance of closure of the PMIC or change in the …

complaints filed against a PMIC. Unless a complaint is determined to be intended as harassment or to be without reasonable basis, the department shall inspect the PMIC within 20 working days of receipt of the complaint. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135H.12…

provided under the direction of a physician. When a resident has received services immediately before reaching age 21, services must be complete before the earlier of the following: 1. The date the recipient no longer requires services; or 2. The date the recipient reaches age 22…

certification which ensures the following: 1. Ambulatory care resources available in the community do not meet the treatment needs of the recipient; 2. Proper treatment of the recipient’s psychiatric condition requires services on an inpatient basis under the direction of a physi…

Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2024 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 4755 E. Philadelphia Street, Ontario, California 91761-2816, are hereby adopted by reference with amendments as the state plumbing code authorized by Iow…

applicable to the plumbing in buildings or on premises in Iowa. Local jurisdictions may not adopt other plumbing codes. Local jurisdictions may adopt additional amendments provided they are stricter than the UPC as amended by this chapter and copies of any local amendments are pr…

UPC, 2024 Edition, unless the provisions conflict with 661—Chapter 226, in which case 661—Chapter 226 governs. [ARC 8913C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25]

481—425.1(105), is amended as follows: 425.4(1) The following amendment apply to UPC Chapter 1: Section 101.2 Scope. Modify the section by adding the following sentence to the end of the section: “Local jurisdictions may administer the permit, inspection, testing, and enforcement…

as determined by the 2010 census or any subsequent regular or special census shall have a backflow prevention program with containment. The minimum requirements for a program are given in subrules 425.5(1) through 425.5(5). These requirements are in addition to the applicable req…

“Ambulatory surgical center” means a facility or portion thereof defined in Iowa Code section 135R.1. “Hospice” means a facility licensed or seeking licensure pursuant to Iowa Code section 135J.2. “Hospital” means a facility licensed or seeking licensure pursuant to Iowa Code cha…

the International Mechanical Code, 2024 edition, published by the International Code Council, www.iccsafe.org, are hereby adopted by reference as the requirements for the design, installation, maintenance, alteration, and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently inst…

(IMC), as adopted by reference in rule 481—426.2(105), is amended as follows: 426.3(1) In Section 101.2, delete the phrase “International Fuel Gas Code” and insert in lieu thereof “NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, current edition; NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, current ed…

426.4(1) A hospital that is required to meet the provisions of the state mechanical code shall be deemed to be in compliance with the fire safety requirements of the state mechanical code if the hospital is in compliance with the provisions of rule 481—280.14(10A). In any other c…

of mechanical installations in the state of Iowa will retain initial interpretive authority over the state mechanical code and may implement an appeals process with respect to such interpretation. Ultimate appeal of any initial interpretation may be made to the plumbing and mecha…

herein by reference. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions also apply: “Board office” means the office of the administrative staff. “Disciplinary proceeding” means any proceeding under the authority of the board pursuant to which licensee discipline may be impos…

provisions of Iowa Code chapters 17A and 105 with regard to the licensing and regulation of plumbers, mechanical professionals, and contractors. The mission of the board is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by licensing qualified individuals who provide services to…

427.3(1) Membership of the board is as provided in Iowa Code section 105.3. 427.3(2) The board will elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary from its membership at the first meeting after April 30 of each year. 427.3(3) The board will hold at least four meetings annua…

427.4(1) All official communications, including submissions and requests, should be addressed to the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board at its current address. 427.4(2) Notice of change of name or address. Each licensee and licensed entity shall notify the board in writing of …

board votes to hold a closed session. Dates and location of board meetings may be obtained through the board’s website or directly from the board office. 427.5(1) At every regularly scheduled board meeting, time will be designated for public comment. During the public comment per…

[ARC 0405D, IAB 7/8/26, effective 6/30/26]

427.7(1) Final decisions. When a quorum of the board presides over the reception of evidence at a hearing, its decision is a final decision. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum. Final decisions will be served on the parties in accordance with 481—subrule 506.13(2). Fin…

the board) of the licensee’s receipt of the board’s final decision, whether entered by consent or following hearing, which suspends or revokes a license or accepts a voluntary surrender of a license to resolve a disciplinary case, the licensee shall notify in writing all current …

428.1(1) Fees for three-year initial licenses are as follows: a. An apprentice license as defined in 481—subrule 429.2(1) is $50. b. A journey license as defined in 481—subrule 429.2(2) is $180. c. A master license as defined in 481—subrule 429.2(3) is $240. d. A medical gas pipe…

board will submit a report to the general assembly in accordance with Iowa Code section 105.9(5)“a.” [ARC 7994C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 6/19/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25]

428.3(1) The board will waive any fee charged to an applicant for a license if the applicant’s household income does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines and the applicant is applying for the license for the first time in this state. 428.3(2) For an app…

by reference. For purposes of these rules, the following definitions also apply: “Complete criminal record” means the complaint and judgment of conviction for each offense of which the applicant has been convicted, regardless of whether the offense is classified as a felony or a …

429.10(1) Upon receipt of a completed application, the board executive officer or designee has discretion to: a. Authorize the issuance of the license, certification, or examination application. b. Refer the application to a committee of the board for review and consideration whe…

certification, or examination for any of the following reasons: 1. Failure to meet the requirements for license, certification, or examination as specified in these rules. 2. Failure to provide accurate and truthful information, or the omission of material information. 3. Pursuan…

decisions. 429.12(1) License application. Unless an applicant for licensure petitions the board for an eligibility determination, the applicant’s convictions will be reviewed when the board receives a completed license application. a. Full disclosure. An applicant must disclose a…

for a three-year period, except where a shorter or longer period is required or allowed by statute. Subject to the general requirements set forth herein and the minimum qualifications for licensure set forth in rule 481—429.4(105), the following licenses are available: 429.2(1) A…

who performs work as a medical gas system installer. An applicant for a medical gas certificate will submit an application approved by the department and pay the fee for a medical gas piping certification in accordance with rule 481—429.5(105) and possess valid certification from…

least 18 years old. All apprentice applicants must have completed a high school education or attained GED equivalent. [ARC 7995C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 6/19/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25]

application for licensure: 429.5(1) Application. An applicant will complete an application online or on a paper application approved by the board. 429.5(2) Fees. An application must be accompanied by the appropriate fees. All fees are nonrefundable. Fees for online applications a…

429.6(1) General. An applicant for licensure as a plumbing or mechanical system professional must successfully pass the licensing examination for the discipline. The examination will be specific to each license type, approved by the board, and administered by the board-approved v…

429.7(1) Renewal period. The period of licensure to operate as a contractor or work as a master, journeyperson or apprentice in the plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic disciplines or work as a certified medical gas system installer or work in the sp…

and prior experience requirements set forth in Iowa Code sections 105.18(2)“b”(1) and 105.18(2)“c” are waived for a journeyperson license or master license if the applicant meets the requirements set forth in Iowa Code section 105.18(4). [ARC 7995C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 6/19/24…

429.9(1) An inactive license is not valid for practice but must be renewed in accordance with rule 481—429.7(105). If an inactive license has not been timely renewed and becomes lapsed, the requirements for reinstatement of the license will have to be met. A person with an inacti…

“Board” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 105.2(2). “Full time” means a minimum of 1,700 hours of work in a one-year period. “Issuing jurisdiction” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 272C.12(5). “Transferring jurisdiction” means the specific issuing juris…

other states in accordance with Iowa Code section 105.21. [ARC 8001C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 6/19/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25]

Code chapter 105 applies on forms provided by the board. 430.3(1) Reciprocity criteria. The board may issue a reciprocal license if the following criteria are met: a. The applicant is a nonresident of Iowa; b. The applicant possesses a valid plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-refrigerati…