Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-200.5
Several Iowa statutes provide that a license to conduct certain functions may not be issued until the fire marshal has approved the building, facility, or installation to be used for such function. Upon completion of an inspection showing the building, facility, or installation to be in compliance with applicable rules of the fire marshal, the owner or the owner's agent may request the issuance of a certificate of occupancy specifying that the building, facility, or installation is approved for the specific use requiring licensure. Upon receipt of the request, provided that the building, facility, or installation is found to be in compliance with applicable rules of the fire marshal and all applicable fees have been paid, the fire marshal shall issue such a certificate. If the building, facility, or installation is found not to be in compliance, the person requesting the certificate may file a petition requesting a review, and the same procedure is used as if an order were being appealed. Upon completion of the appeal process, if the building, facility, or installation is found to be in compliance, a certificate will then be issued.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-200.5