Iowa Administrative Code

465.9(1) Investigations. The conduct of the investigation will be such as to preclude unreasonable disruption of the operations of the work site. Investigations may be conducted without prior notice by correspondence, telephone conversations, or review of materials submitted to t…

or repainting for compensation in target housing or a child-occupied facility. [ARC 8907C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25]

subcontracts, it is the responsibility of the person receiving the compensation from the property owner, or other party on behalf of the property owner, to provide the notification(s) described in rules 481—469.3(10A), 481—469.4(10A), 481—469.5(10A), and 481—469.6(10A). [ARC 8907…

occupied facility in which a lead inspector/risk assessor or elevated blood lead (EBL) inspector/risk assessor certified pursuant to 481—Chapter 470 has made a written determination that the components affected by the renovation are free of lead-based paint and where the person c…

repainting for compensation in target housing or a child-occupied facility shall retain records necessary to demonstrate compliance with this chapter for a minimum of three years following completion of the renovation, remodeling, or repainting, including: 469.12(1) The address o…

who conducts renovation, remodeling, or repainting for the purpose of enforcing the notification required by this chapter. [ARC 8907C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25]

469.14(1) The department may impose a civil penalty pursuant to Iowa Code section 10A.903(2) when it finds that a person has committed any of the following acts: a. Failed or refused to comply with any requirements of this chapter. b. Failed or refused to establish, maintain, pro…

any other provision of law. [ARC 8907C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 8/5/26] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 10A.903. [Filed 1/23/98, Notice 10/22/97—published 2/11/98, effective …

“Arithmetic mean” means the algebraic sum of data values divided by the number of data values. For example, the sum of the concentration of lead in several soil samples divided by the number of samples is the arithmetic mean. “Certificate of mailing” means certified mail with ret…

remodeling, or repainting of target housing for compensation, except for emergency renovation, remodeling, or repainting of target housing, and except for minor repair and maintenance activities that disrupt less than 1.0 square feet of painted surface, shall do the following pri…

remodeling, or repainting of common areas for compensation, except for emergency renovation, remodeling, or repainting of target housing, and except for minor repair and maintenance activities that disrupt less than 1.0 square feet of painted surface, shall do the following prior…

performs emergency renovation, remodeling, or repainting of target housing for compensation, except for minor repair and maintenance activities that disrupt less than 1.0 square feet of painted surface, will do the following as soon as reasonably possible: 469.5(1) Provide a pamp…

unavailable for signature or refuses to sign the acknowledgment of receipt of the pamphlet, the person conducting the renovation, remodeling, or repainting is permitted by subrule 469.3(2) to certify delivery for each instance. In addition to subrule 469.3(2): 469.6(1) If an adul…

remodeling, or repainting of child-occupied facilities for compensation, except for emergency renovation, remodeling, or repainting of child-occupied facilities, and except for minor repair and maintenance activities that disrupt less than 1.0 square feet of painted surface, will…

person who performs emergency renovation, remodeling, or repainting of child-occupied facilities for compensation, except for minor repair and maintenance activities that disrupt less than 1.0 square feet of painted surface, will do the following as soon as reasonably possible: 4…

and, if different, operator of a child-occupied facility are unavailable for signature or refuse to sign the acknowledgment of receipt of the pamphlet, the person conducting the renovation, remodeling, or repainting is permitted by subrule 469.3(2) to certify delivery for each in…

all firms that perform lead professional activities in Iowa, and training providers that offer training for lead professionals. This chapter addresses certification of lead professionals and establishes specific requirements for how lead-based paint activities will be performed i…

or modification of course approval; and imposition of penalties. 470.10(1) When the department finds that the applicant, certified lead professional, or certified firm has committed any of the following acts, the department may deny an application for certification, may suspend o…

any other provision of law. [ARC 8908C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 8/5/26]

the United States Code or to the Code of Federal Regulations are to those provisions in effect on July 1, 2026. [ARC 8908C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25; ARC 0595D, IAB 9/16/26, effective 10/21/26] These rules are intended to implement I…

“Adequate quality control” means a plan or design that ensures the authenticity, integrity, and accuracy of samples, including dust, soil, and paint chip or paint film samples. Adequate quality control also includes provisions for representative sampling. “Approved course” means …

470.3(1) A person or a firm that conducts lead abatement, renovation, clearance testing after lead abatement, lead-free inspections, lead inspections, elevated blood lead (EBL) inspections, lead hazard screens, risk assessments, visual risk assessments, clearance testing after re…

certification and refresher training must be approved by the department. Training programs shall not state that they have been approved by the state of Iowa unless they have met the requirements of 641—70.4(10A) and been approved by the department. 470.4(1) Training courses shall…

“Certified lead abatement worker” means a person who has met the requirements of rule 481—470.5(10A) and who has been certified by the department. “Certified lead inspector/risk assessor” means a person who has met the requirements of rule 481—470.5(10A) for certification or inte…

activities in target housing and child-occupied facilities. All lead-based paint activities shall be performed according to the work practice standards herein. A certified individual shall perform that activity in compliance with the standards herein. 470.6(1) A certified lead in…

be certified by the department. Firms will employ only appropriately certified employees to conduct lead-based paint activities, and the firm and its employees will follow the work practice standards in rule 481—470.6(10A) for conducting lead-based paint activities. A firm must e…

470.9(1) The department may enter premises or facilities where violations of the provisions regarding lead-based paint activities may occur for the purpose of conducting compliance inspections. 470.9(2) The department may enter premises or facilities where training programs condu…

“Business entity” means a partnership, firm, association, corporation, sole proprietorship, or other business concern. A business entity that uses its own employees in removing or encapsulating asbestos for the purpose of renovating, maintaining or repairing its own facilities is…

475.2(1) Application. To apply for or to renew a permit, a business entity shall complete and submit the form provided by the department. All requested applicable information and attachments must be provided. A $500 nonrefundable application fee shall accompany each permit applic…

procedures are found in 481—Chapters 210 and 211 and 567—Chapter 23. Nothing in this chapter provides an exemption, waiver, or variance from any otherwise applicable regulation or statute. [ARC 8834C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

performs and make the record available to the department at any reasonable time. Records required by this rule shall be kept for at least six years. These records include: 475.4(1) The name, address, and license number of the individual who supervised the asbestos project and of …

475.5(1) General. Permittees shall notify the department at least ten working days before an asbestos project begins. A project begins when site preparations for asbestos abatement, encapsulation, or removal begin; when asbestos abatement, encapsulation, or removal begins; or whe…

475.6(1) Application form. Except as noted in this subrule, the applicant must complete and submit the entire form provided by the department with the necessary attachments. Respirator fit tests and medical examinations must have occurred within the past 12 months. Only worker an…

from the department for a $10 fee. [ARC 8834C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25] 481—475.8(17A,88B,252J,272D) Denial, suspension and revocation. 475.8(1) Grounds. In addition to the grounds in Iowa Code section 88B.8, the department may deny…

475.6(10) License on job site. While conducting asbestos work that requires a license, the license or a legible copy of the license shall be in the licensee’s possession at the work site. However, if the department’s website reflects that a license has been issued to a particular…

475.9(1) Scope. This rule applies to civil penalty assessments and to denials, revocations and suspensions of asbestos licenses and permits. 475.9(2) Procedures. The director shall serve a notice of intended action by restricted certified mail, return receipt requested, or by oth…

“ABPA” means the American Backflow Prevention Association. “Administrative authority” means an individual, board, department, or agency employed by a city, county or other political subdivision of the state and authorized by local ordinance to administer and enforce the provision…

person is a registered backflow prevention assembly tester. [ARC 7833C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25]

for insufficient funds will incur a $15 fee. [ARC 7833C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25]

476.4(1) Tester training. a. A person or organization that plans to conduct or sponsor a backflow prevention assembly tester training course in Iowa shall apply to the department for approval of the course at least 15 days before the first time the course is held, using an applic…

476.5(1) Initial registration. a. A person who has successfully completed an approved training course may register with the department within one year of course completion. A person who is certified may register with the department. The applicant must submit: (1) A completed appl…

476.6(1) A registered tester shall comply with these rules and any ordinances, rules and policies of the administrative authority in jurisdictions where the registered tester tests or repairs a backflow prevention assembly. 476.6(2) A registered tester shall maintain a record for…

provision of this chapter is guilty of a simple misdemeanor pursuant to Iowa Code section 135K.5. [ARC 7833C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25]

476.8(1) Denial, probation, suspension or revocation of registration. The department may deny an application for registration or renewal, place a registration on probation, suspend or revoke a registration, or order a registered tester not to test or repair backflow prevention as…

481.1(1) Heating season. The season requiring artificial heating as provided in Iowa Code section 138.13 is designated as the period between September 15 and June 1. 481.1(2) Minimum floor space requirements. The following floor space requirements shall be provided: a. At least 5…

481.2(1) General. The following standards apply to the water supply: a. The water supply will be of a safe bacterial and chemical quality. b. Where a public water supply is available, such water will be used in the camp. If a private water source under pressure is provided, the w…