Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-70.19

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 481-70.19 - Plan review prior to the remodeling of a building for a certified program

(1) Before a building for a certified program is remodeled, the state fire marshal division of the department of public safety shall review the blueprints for compliance with requirements set forth in rule 481-70.35 (23 ID). Remodeling includes modification of any part of an existing building, addition of a new wing or floor to an existing building, or conversion of an existing building.

(2) A certified program shall submit blueprints wet-sealed by an Iowa-licensed architect or Iowa-licensed engineer and the blueprint plan review fee as stated in Iowa Code section 231D.4 to the Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division, 215 E. 7th Street, Third Floor, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.

(3) Failure to submit the blueprint plan review fee with the blueprints shall result in delay of the blueprint plan review until the fee is received.

(4) The state fire marshal division of the department of public safety shall review the blueprints within 20 working days of receipt and immediately notify the Iowa-licensed architect or Iowa-licensed engineer in writing regarding the status of compliance with requirements.

(5) The Iowa-licensed architect or Iowa-licensed engineer shall respond to the state fire marshal division of the department of public safety in 20 working days to state how any noncompliance will be resolved.

(6) Upon final notification by the state fire marshal division of the department of public safety that the blueprints meet structural and life safety requirements, remodeling of the building may commence.

(7) The state fire marshal division of the department of public safety shall schedule an on-site visit of the building with the contractor, or Iowa-licensed architect or Iowa-licensed engineer, during the remodeling process to ensure compliance with the approved blueprints. Any noncompliance must be resolved prior to approval for continued certification or recertification of the program.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-70.19

ARC 8177B, lAB 9/23/09, effective 1/1/10

Amended by IAB March 16, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 19, effective 4/20/2016