Iowa Admin. Code r. 681-13.11

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 681-13.11 - Access to facilities and grounds

University facilities and grounds are generally open to public access except as provided below:

(1) Persons may not enter facilities or grounds without authorization when the facilities or grounds are locked, when signs indicate they are closed to the public or when they are closed to the public for specific events.

(2) The following facilities and grounds are restricted areas. Access requires express permission of the relevant building supervisor, superintendent or other person in charge of the facility: individual residences or dwellings; research laboratories or facilities; farms and associated buildings; animal storage and confinement facilities; utility and maintenance closets; mechanical rooms; utility facilities; utility tunnels; storage areas; hazardous materials waste storage and handling areas; marked or fenced construction areas; institutional food preparation areas; private offices; workrooms; shops; areas where medical, psychological or other consultation takes place; radio and television studios; intercollegiate athletics competition facilities; or areas which bear signs indicating that access is restricted. The university has leased some of its facilities and grounds to other parties for use related to university purposes. Such areas are not open to public use except as provided by the lessee of the property or facility. The buildings at the Iowa State University Research Park are managed by a separate organization that regulates the use of these facilities and grounds.

(3) Access to facilities and grounds may be denied when they are closed to the public for special university events or when access would conflict with an approved use of the facilities or grounds. The university may limit or control access to areas of the campus for ceremonial events and celebrations such as graduation.

(4) Unapproved uses of university facilities and grounds by the general public are subject to preemption for university activities, for use by recognized student and campus organizations and for use by students, faculty and staff for purposes related to the university's mission.

(5) Access to performances, art exhibits, museums and other exhibitions may be regulated by requirement of payment of a fee for entry. Visitors are required to abide by policies established for the various facilities and grounds.

(6) Access to campus roads and parking is governed by university parking and traffic regulations, as well as signage erected upon campus roadways and parking areas.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 681-13.11

ARC 8070B, IAB 8/26/09, effective 9/30/09; ARC 1078C, IAB 10/2/2013, effective 11/6/2013

Amended by IAB October 6, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 7, effective 11/10/2021