Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS
INSPECTIONS DIVISION
Chapter 60 - MINIMUM PHYSICAL STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
Rule 481-60.6 - Construction requirements

a. Projects shall be constructed in compliance with 661-Chapter 201. Projects required to meet the provisions of the state building code shall be deemed to be in compliance with the fire safety requirements of the state building code if the residential care facility is in compliance with the provisions of 661-Chapter 205.

b. Projects shall be constructed in compliance with 661-Chapter 301. Projects meeting the local building code shall be deemed to be in compliance with the state building code provided that the local jurisdiction has established a building department, has adopted a building code by ordinance and enforces the local code through a system that includes both plan review and inspection.

c. Final plan approval and final occupancy shall be given by the state fire marshal's office.

a. Projects shall be constructed in compliance with 661-Chapter 201.

b. Projects shall be constructed in compliance with the state mechanical code as provided in 661-Chapter 201. Projects meeting the local mechanical code shall be deemed to be in compliance with the state mechanical code provided that the local jurisdiction has established a building department, has adopted a building code by ordinance and enforces the local code through a system that includes both plan review and inspection.

c. Final plan approval and final occupancy shall be given by the state fire marshal's office.

a. Projects shall be constructed in compliance with standards referenced in 661-Chapter 205.

b. Projects shall be constructed in compliance with the state electrical code as provided in 661-Chapter 504.