Iowa Administrative Code

defined in Iowa Code section 103A.3, may be installed and used as a temporary location for a business or commercial operation, provided that all of the following apply: 323.1(1) The installation is in an area currently subject to a disaster emergency proclamation issued by the go…

part of this chapter. In addition, the following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have these meanings respectively ascribed to them, except when the context otherwise requires. “Bureau” means the Building Code Bureau, Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Department of Pub…

324.2(1) Licensing information. Information concerning license requirements may be obtained from the Building Code Bureau, Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Department of Public Safety, State Public Safety Headquarters Building, 215 East 7th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. 324.2(2) App…

represent or advertise the business under any name other than the name that appears on the retailer’s license. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/26/25]

commissioner a written statement upon change of name or change of location of the retailer’s place of business. The written statement shall be filed within ten days of the change with a fee of $100 in payment for a new license reflecting the change. [Editorial change: IAC Supplem…

324.5(1) The commissioner may deny the issuance or renewal of a license if the applicant has committed any violation of any provision of law applicable to the operation of a business required to be licensed pursuant to this chapter. 324.5(2) The commissioner may suspend or revoke…

to the sale or transfer of manufactured or mobile homes. 324.6(1) Retailer sales. a. A manufactured home, which was manufactured on or after June 15, 1976, and which is owned by a retailer, shall not be offered for sale unless the retailer has a properly assigned manufacturer’s c…

the authority to inspect manufactured or mobile homes, business records, manufacturer’s certificates of origin, certificates of title or other evidence of ownership of each manufactured or mobile home offered for sale. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/26/25]

distributor’s license. Information concerning license requirements may be obtained from the Building Code Bureau, Building and Construction Division, Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, Iowa 50321. 324.8(1) Application.…

may be submitted and shall be considered under the procedures and criteria established in 481—Chapter 6, except for the following: 1. Petitions for waivers shall be addressed to: Building Code Commissioner Building Code Bureau Building and Construction Division Iowa Department of…

marshal division a manufactured housing installer certification program. The program may be contacted by email at buildingcode@dia.iowa.gov, by telephone at 515.725.6145, or by mail at the following address: Manufactured Housing Installer Certification Program Building Code Burea…

325.10(1) The installation of any manufactured home as defined in Iowa Code section 103A.51 shall be subject to inspection by a representative of the building code bureau. 325.10(2) Any person planning to install a manufactured home shall notify the building code bureau of the pe…

commissioner may issue a temporary certification which shall be valid for a period of 90 days only, for use only in areas which are currently subject to a disaster emergency proclamation issued by the governor pursuant to Iowa Code section 29C.6. The fee for a temporary emergency…

manufactured housing installer present at the installation of any manufactured home in Iowa. The installation of a manufactured home shall be under the direct supervision of a certified manufactured housing installer, who shall be present at all times at the installation site whi…

of the following requirements: 325.3(1) The applicant must be at least 18 years old. 325.3(2) The applicant must have a minimum of one year of experience in the installation, construction or inspection of manufactured homes. Proof of experience shall be submitted on a notarized a…

and shall cover certification for three years. Fees shall be remitted in the form of a check or money order, payable to the Iowa Department of Public Safety – Building Code Bureau. The following should be written in the memo portion of the check: “Manufactured Housing Installer C…

three years and shall expire on June 30 of the third year of the certification period. Certifications and recertifications issued after July 1 shall cover the remainder of the fiscal year in which they are issued and the following two state fiscal years. Exception: If as of June …

certification or recertification, staff of the building code bureau shall review the application and recommend approval or denial to the building code commissioner. If an application is approved, the certificate shall be issued to the applicant. If an application is denied, the a…

325.7(1) A certification may be renewed if the installer applying for recertification has completed 12 hours of continuing education, approved by the commissioner, during the three-year certification period. Such training shall be submitted to the commissioner for review and appr…

or revoked for cause pursuant to a recommendation by the staff of the building code bureau to the building code commissioner. Suspension or revocation of an installer certification may be appealed subject to the provisions of 661—Chapter 10 for contested case proceedings. An appe…

a person who violates the rules governing manufactured housing installation may be subject to civil penalties. Civil penalties may be assessed by the building code commissioner based on recommendation from staff of the building code bureau. Assessments of civil penalties may be a…

“Acidified foods” means low-acid foods to which an acid or high-acid food is added. Acidified foods have a water activity (aw) greater than 0.85 and have a finished equilibrium pH of 4.60 or below. These foods may be called or may purport to be “pickles” or “pickled.” “Active wat…

34.10(1) All violations shall be corrected within a time frame not to exceed 90 days. The license holder shall make a written report to the regulatory authority, stating the action taken to correct the violation, within five days of correction. 34.10(2) An establishment that viol…

34.11(1) Denial, suspension, or revocation of a license. Denial, suspension, or revocation of a license is effective 30 days after mailing or personal service of the notice. The department may suspend or revoke a license as set forth in Iowa Code section 137D.8. A certified copy …

34.12(1) Home food processing establishments will be periodically inspected based on a risk assessment basis, either in person or virtually using video technology. 34.12(2) The regulatory authority may enter a food processing establishment at any reasonable hour to make an inspec…

34.13(1) Public information. Information collected by the department and contractors is public information unless otherwise provided for by law. Records are stored in computer files and are not matched with any other data system. Inspection reports are available for public viewin…

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 481—Chapter 9. For contractors, license holders shall have the opportunity for a hearing before the local board of health. …

34.2(1) Application for license. A person shall not operate a home food processing establishment until a license has been obtained from the department or a contractor. Application for a license shall be made on a form furnished by the department containing the name of the busines…

34.3(1) The floors, walls, ceilings, utensils, equipment, and supplies in the food processing and storage areas, and all vehicles used in the transportation of homemade food items, shall be maintained clean and in good repair. 34.3(2) Outer openings shall be protected by tight-fi…

34.4(1) Person in charge. There shall be a person in charge of operations during all hours of food processing who has a thorough understanding of food safety principles and is able to demonstrate control over food safety hazards, including: a. Time/temperature controls for cookin…

34.5(1) Receiving. All foods and ingredients shall be obtained from an approved source and have been produced in compliance with applicable law. Honey from an unlicensed establishment and eggs from the establishment’s own flock may be used in the preparation of homemade food item…

34.6(1) Food protection. Foods shall be processed, stored, and distributed in a manner that protects food from contamination, including cross contamination from the environment, and allergen cross contact. 34.6(2) Cooking. All animal foods or foods containing animal products, if …

34.7(1) Legible labels. All required labeling information shall be legible and in a location that is easily identifiable by the consumer. 34.7(2) Labels and packaging on homemade food items, exception. A homemade food item shall be packaged in the home food processing establishme…

34.8(1) There shall be sufficient means to clean, rinse, and sanitize all multi-use food contact surfaces. Cleaners and sanitizers used for these purposes shall be intended and approved for use in a commercial food establishment. 34.8(2) All food contact surfaces shall be clean t…

34.9(1) An establishment shall maintain standardized recipes for each homemade food item. 34.9(2) An establishment shall maintain production or batch records, including, at a minimum, product name, date of production, and date of packaging, with the exception of made-to-order foo…

Code sections 137C.2, 137D.1 and 137F.1 are hereby incorporated by reference as part of this chapter. [ARC 0060D, IAB 2/4/26, effective 3/11/26]

137C, 137D and 137F are not being enforced by the contractor, the department may rescind the agreement. Notification will be provided to the contractor at least 30 days in advance of the action. The contractor has the right to request a hearing with the department to contest the …

with the department to license, inspect and enforce under Iowa Code chapters 137C, 137D and 137F. 35.2(1) The department will investigate the municipal corporation or county to determine if it possesses adequate resources to fulfill the requirements of the contract. 35.2(2) A cop…

35.3(1) The contractor will: a. Furnish the personnel, materials, services and facilities necessary to perform the required functions of the contract; b. Cooperate with the department’s monitoring activities in areas under the scope of this agreement; c. Provide 24-hour-per-day, …

35.4(1) Contractor inspection personnel will possess experience and education qualifications equal to those required for state food inspectors, including application of the food code. Municipal corporations or counties that wish to contract with the department to perform food ins…

illnesses in areas licensed and inspected under the agreement. The contractor will notify the department immediately of the existence of any food-borne or other illness caused by, or suspected to have been caused by, unsanitary conditions existing within the jurisdiction of the c…

by the department for those inspections. The contractor will follow applicable standards for inspections found in Iowa Code chapters 137C, 137D and 137F and 481—Chapters 30, 31, 34, 35, and 37. Copies of inspection standards are available from the Department of Inspections, Appea…

regulations adopted by reference. These regulations are the legal basis of authority in licensing and inspection of establishments under this contract. [ARC 0060D, IAB 2/4/26, effective 3/11/26]

[ARC 0060D, IAB 2/4/26, effective 3/11/26]

applications and fees for a minimum of three years and provide the records to the department upon its request. [ARC 0060D, IAB 2/4/26, effective 3/11/26]

373. “Board” means the elevator safety board. “Board office” means the offices of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. “Conveyance” means an elevator, construction personnel hoist, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving walk, lift or inclined or vertical wheelchair lift …

not limited to: 365.2(1) Adopting rules necessary to protect public health, safety and welfare and to administer the duties of the board. 365.2(2) Hearing and deciding appeals concerning inspection reports that relate to the installation, alteration, operation, and maintenance of…

from its membership at the first meeting after July 1 of each year. Neither the director nor the director’s designee may serve as chairperson. The chairperson presides at meetings, appoints members and chairpersons of committees, and performs all duties and exercises all powers o…

365.4(1) The board shall hold at least one meeting each calendar quarter. 365.4(2) Board meetings are governed in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 21 and conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order. 365.4(3) The chairperson or the chairperson’s designee prepares the age…