Iowa Administrative Code - 02/18/2026

Inspections and Appeals Department [481] | Agency Listing
Chapter 280 FIRE CONTROL ADMINISTRATION | Chapter Listing (Official Version - PDF format)
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481.280.1 Fire control administration description and contact information.
481.280.2 Definitions.
481.280.3 Building plan submission.
481.280.4 Inspections and inspection fees.
481.280.5 Certificates for licensure.
481.280.6 Fire drills.
481.280.7 Inspection based on complaint.
481.280.8 General provisions.
481.280.9 Electrical installations.
481.280.10 Existing buildings or structures.
481.280.11 Recognition of local fire ordinances and enforcement.
481.280.12 Scope of rules related to specific occupancies.
481.280.13 Residential care facilities with a three- to five-bed specialized license and facilities in which foster care is provided by agencies to fewer than six children pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 237.
481.280.14 Fire safety requirements for ambulatory surgical centers, hospitals, and health care facilities. 
481.280.15 Scope, definitions, and requirements for smoke alarms and smoke detectors. 
481.280.16 Scope and definitions.
481.280.17 Requirements for carbon monoxide alarms and detection systems.