Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-300.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 661-300.6 - Local code enforcement

Provisions of the state building code applicable statewide or applicable in a local jurisdiction which has adopted the state building code by local ordinance may be enforced by the local jurisdiction.

Any local jurisdiction which adopts the state building code by local ordinance may further adopt provisions for the administration and enforcement of the building code by the local jurisdiction. These provisions may include administrative provisions contained in the codes adopted by reference as part of the state building code and may include other provisions at the discretion of the local jurisdiction.

(1)Creation of department. There may be established within the governmental subdivision a "building department" which shall be under the jurisdiction of the building official designated by the appointing authority. Within the state building code, including publications adopted by reference within the state building code, the terms "administrative authority," "authority having jurisdiction," and "authorized representative" shall mean the building official.

(2)Powers and duties of building official. The building official in those governmental subdivisions establishing a building department shall enforce all the provisions of any applicable building code as prescribed by local law or ordinance and as outlined by Iowa Code section 103A.19.

(3)Permits only. Any governmental subdivision that has not established a building department but requires a permit to construct or an occupancy permit or both shall be known as the "issuing authority."

(4)Statement of compliance with energy conservation requirements. Any application for a building permit, except for applications to renovate or remodel residential buildings of one or two units, shall include a statement that the construction will comply with all applicable energy conservation requirements.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-300.6