Iowa Administrative Code

481.6(1) Fire exits. Fire exits shall consist of: a. Shelters of one-story construction housing less than ten persons: two means of escape, one of which may be a readily accessible window with an openable space of at least 24 by 24 inches. b. Sleeping quarters designed for ten or…

485.1(1) These rules apply to spray pads, swimming pools, and spas as provided by Iowa Code section 135I.2. Spray pads, swimming pools, and spas must also comply with other applicable federal, state or local laws, rules, or ordinances. 485.1(2) A homeowners’ association or housin…

485.10(1) A training course designed to fulfill the requirements of rule 481—485.11(135I) will be reviewed by the department. 485.10(2) At least 15 days prior to the course date, the course director shall submit at a minimum the following to the department: a. A course outline wi…

485.11(1) A person designated as a certified operator of a facility for compliance with paragraphs 485.4(6)“a” and 485.51(5)“a” shall have successfully completed a CPO® certification course, an AFO certification course, a PPSO certification course, or an LAFT certification course…

485.12(1) Registration fees. For each spray pad, swimming pool, or spa, the registration fee is $35. Registration fees are delinquent if not received by the department by April 30 or the first business day thereafter. The owner shall pay a $25 penalty for each month or fraction t…

may enter into agreements to implement the inspection and enforcement provisions of Iowa Code chapter 135I and these rules pursuant to Iowa Code section 135I.4(6). For purposes of such agreements, a person who is a registered sanitarian (R.S.) or a registered environmental health…

485.14(1) Denial or partial denial of an application will be done in accordance with the requirements of Iowa Code chapter 17A. Notice to the applicant of denial or partial denial will be served by restricted certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service. 485.1…

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485.3(1) Definitions. The definitions set forth in Iowa Code section 135I.1 are incorporated herein by reference. Additionally: “Air break” is a piping arrangement in which a drain from a fixture, appliance or device discharges indirectly into a receptacle at a point below the fl…

manner and shall meet the following operational standards. 485.4(1) Filtration and recirculation. a. Filtration. A swimming pool shall have a filtration system in good working condition that provides water clarity in compliance with the water quality standards of subrule 485.4(2)…

reconstructed shall comply with the following standards. Nothing in these rules exempts swimming pools and associated structures from any applicable federal, state or local laws, rules, or ordinances. 485.5(1) Construction permit. a. Permit required. No swimming pool with a water…

following operational standards. 485.51(1) Filtration and recirculation. a. A spa shall have a filtration system in good working condition that provides water clarity in compliance with the water quality standards of subrule 485.51(2) and meets the following criteria: (1) Each fi…

comply with the following standards. Nothing in these rules is intended to exempt spas and associated structures from any applicable federal, state or local laws, rules or ordinances. Applicable requirements include but are not limited to handicapped access and energy requirement…

485.6(1) The department may inspect spray pads, swimming pools, and spas regulated by these rules and enforce these rules. A city, county or district board of health may inspect spray pads, swimming pools, and spas regulated by these rules and enforce these rules in accordance wi…

to 7—Chapter 2504. A request for waiver shall be in writing and sent to the local inspection agency for comment. The local inspection agency shall send the request for waiver to the department within 15 business days of its receipt. [ARC 9498C, IAB 8/20/25, effective 9/24/25; Edi…

[ARC 9498C, IAB 8/20/25, effective 9/24/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 2/4/26]

485.9(1) Registration. No spray pad, swimming pool, spa, or swimming pool or spa water heater shall be operated in the state without being registered with the department. The owner of a spray pad, swimming pool, or spa or the owner’s designated representative shall register the s…

“Ambulatory surgical center” means the same as defined by Iowa Code section 135R.1. “Department” means the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. [ARC 7886C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

49.2(1) Application and licensing. An ambulatory surgical center shall obtain a license from the department in accordance with Iowa Code section 135R.2. a. An ambulatory surgical center seeking licensure will make application on forms provided by the department or through the dep…

49.3(1) Frequency. Inspections may be initiated because of a complaint or other information received by the department or upon referral from other agencies. The department will perform inspections at the same frequency and utilize any priority tier structure for survey and certif…

49.4(1) Federal specific conditions of coverage. A state-licensed ambulatory surgical center shall comply with the specific conditions for coverage in the federal Medicare program for ambulatory surgical centers under 42 CFR Part 416, Subpart C, as amended to July 1, 2023, and fe…

49.5(1) Denial, suspension, or revocation. The license for an ambulatory surgical center may be denied, suspended, or revoked for failure to comply with Iowa Code chapter 135R or this chapter, including any reason for which an ambulatory surgical center could be denied, suspended…

to compliance by an ambulatory surgical center with requirements for licensing will be made available to the public on the department’s website. Other information relating to an ambulatory surgical center obtained by the department that does not constitute the department’s final …

with 7—Chapter 2504. Waivers may be granted by the director of the department when, in the director’s discretion, good and sufficient reasons underlying the need for a waiver have been established; no substantial risk to the health, safety, or welfare of patients is presented by …

492.10(1) No person may perform tattooing without a current permit to operate issued by the department. 492.10(2) Each permit issued is in effect solely for the tattoo artist named thereon and remains with the tattoo artist upon any change of employment. Tattoo artist permits are…

492.11(1) A person must submit a temporary tattoo establishment application form, a floor plan of the facility, promotional documentation for the event, and the appropriate fee at least 30 days prior to the event to obtain a temporary establishment permit. Fees are based on the n…

Mobile tattoo units granted a permit prior to September 7, 2016, may continue to operate with a current permit provided they remain compliant with the rules of this chapter. Mobile tattoo units and tattoo artists working from mobile tattoo units shall comply with the following: 4…

492.13(1) An inspection fee of $250 is due upon receipt of a notice of payment due, which will be billed by the inspection agency upon completion of an inspection. 492.13(2) Tattoo establishments are inspected annually and the reports of inspections maintained by the inspection a…

a blood-borne pathogen certification course from the American Red Cross or an equivalent nationally recognized organization, documentation of which is maintained by the local inspection agency. [ARC 7832C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 4/2/25]

of these rules is necessary. 492.15(1) Owner notification. The inspection agency will provide written notification to the owner of the establishment that: a. Cites each section of the Iowa Code or rule of the Iowa Administrative Code violated. b. Specifies the manner in which the…

492.16(1) Failure to abide by Iowa Code section 10A.531 or this chapter may result in adverse action, including the denial or revocation of a permit, or an order to cease operations until necessary corrective action has been taken. If the establishment continues to be operated in…

“Aftercare” means written instructions given to a client, specific to the procedures rendered, on care for the tattoo and surrounding area and guidance on when to seek medical treatment. “Department” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 10A.101. “Director” means the sam…

492.3(1) Tattoo artists and tattoo establishments that fail to meet the criteria of Iowa Code section 10A.531 or these rules are guilty of a serious misdemeanor. 492.3(2) Compliance with Iowa Code section 10A.531 and these rules does not exempt tattoo artists and tattoo establish…

following: 492.4(1) Tables, chairs, and other general-use equipment in the tattoo area are constructed of impervious and easily cleanable material. 492.4(2) A sink for hand washing supplied with potable hot and cold running water under pressure to a mixing-type faucet is easily a…

condition and comply with the following: 492.5(1) Cups to hold ink or dye are for single-patron use. Any ink or dye, once dispensed into an ink cup, is disposed of immediately following use. 492.5(2) Any dye or ink in which needles were dipped is not used on another person. 492.5…

492.6(1) Tattoo establishments will establish a written standard operating procedure (SOP) that includes the process for setup and tear down of tattoo procedures. The SOP focuses on procedures of hygiene and cross-contamination control. 492.6(2) For privacy purposes and at the pa…

practice as a tattoo artist or as a tattoo establishment. 492.7(1) An applicant will complete either an online application or a paper application according to the instructions contained in the application. Paper applications are available to download at the department’s website. …

492.8(1) All fees are nonrefundable. 492.8(2) Fees for all initial and renewal applications are as follows: a. Tattoo artist: $75. b. Tattoo establishment: $100. c. Temporary tattoo establishment: (1) 0 to 10 participating artists: $100. (2) 11 to 100 participating artists: $200.…

492.9(1) No tattoo establishment may operate in the state without having a permit to operate issued by the department. Permits shall be posted in a conspicuous location in the tattoo establishment. 492.9(2) A person applying for a tattoo establishment permit will submit a floor p…

facilities and devices used for the purpose of tanning human skin through the application of ultraviolet radiation. This includes but is not limited to public and private businesses, hotels, motels, apartments, condominiums, and health and country clubs. Tanning facilities that f…

herein by reference. “Board of health” means a county, city, or district board of health that has a 28E agreement with the department to perform inspections under this chapter. “Cleansing” means to remove soil, dirt, oils or other residues from the surface of the tanning unit whi…

exemptions from these rules as long as it will not result in undue hazard to public health and safety. The following categories of devices are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: 496.3(1) Devices intended for purposes other than the deliberate exposure of human skin to ul…

496.4(1) Permit to operate. No tanning facility may operate without a permit issued by the department. 496.4(2) Application requirements for permit. Prior to operating a tanning facility, an individual shall: a. Apply for a permit on forms provided by the department or board of h…

standards for the construction, operation, and maintenance of tanning facilities: 496.5(1) Warning signs. A tanning facility shall provide and post warning signs and statements as follows: a. The warning sign must use minimum 0.5-inch (12.7-millimeter) letters for the statement “…

496.6(1) Access. The director or an authorized agent has access to any tanning facility as authorized by Iowa Code section 136D.8. 496.6(2) Civil penalty and enforcement. The department may take legal action as provided in Iowa Code sections 136D.8(3) and 136D.9. a. The departmen…