Iowa Administrative Code

pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 100C. 265.1(1) Licensure required. No person shall act as a fire extinguishing system contractor without being currently licensed as a fire protection system contractor by the department. 265.1(2) Endorsement. The licensure of each contractor will ca…

“Aerosol fire extinguishing system” means a system that uses a combination of microparticles and gaseous matter to flood the protected area. The particles are in a vapor state until discharged from the device. On release, a chain reaction produces solid particles and gaseous matt…

designate a 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 265.1…

following requirements in order to receive licensure from the department and continue to meet all requirements throughout the period of licensure. The contractor shall notify the department, in writing, within 30 calendar days if the contractor fails to meet any requirement for l…

265.5(1) Application. Any contractor seeking licensure as a fire protection 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 a…

of a licensed contractor to meet any of the requirements established in Iowa Code chapter 100C or this chapter or any other provision of law, or operation as a fire extinguishing system contractor without licensure may be filed with the department. Complaints should be as specifi…

department may deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a contractor, or assess a civil penalty to the contractor, if any provision of these rules or any other provision of law related to operation as a fire extinguishing system contractor is violated. 265.7(1) Denial. The departm…

pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 100D. 266.1(1) Licensing required. A person shall not act as a fire protection system installer and maintenance worker without being currently licensed as a fire protection system technician by the department, except as provided in Iowa Code sections…

“Aerosol fire extinguishing system” means a system that uses a combination of microparticles and gaseous matter to flood the protected area. The particles are in a vapor state until discharged from the device. On release, a chain reaction produces solid particles and gaseous matt…

shall meet all of the following requirements in order to receive a license from the department and shall continue to meet all requirements throughout the period of licensure. A licensee shall notify the department, in writing, within 30 calendar days if the licensee fails to meet…

266.4(1) Application. Any person seeking licensure as a fire protection 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 of beginning work in this state or the date on which an ex…

system technician, failure of a licensee to meet any of the requirements established in Iowa Code chapter 100D or this chapter or any other provision of law, or persons operating as fire protection system installers and maintenance workers without licensure may be submitted to th…

or person who performs work requiring a license violates any provision of these rules or any other provision of law related to work requiring licensure pursuant to this chapter, the department may deny, suspend or revoke a license or assess a civil penalty to a licensee or to a p…

license are established pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 100C. 267.1(1) Licensure required. No person shall act as an alarm system contractor without being currently licensed as an alarm system contractor by the department. No person shall act as an alarm system technician without b…

“Alarm system” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 100C.1(1). “Alarm system components” means the portion of an alarm system installation limited to mounting alarm system raceways, boxes or system devices, and pulling of system cable, not including final termination at…

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…