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Building Code Bureau
W. Stuart Crine, Building Code Commissioner

The Iowa State Building Code Bureau is within the Fire Marshal Division and is located in the office of the Department of Public Safety, Division of State Fire Marshal at 215 East 7th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. The mission of this bureau is to ensure the construction of safe and accessible buildings.


Building Code Advisory Council information, including role of the Council, membership, and meeting schedule.


You may contact the Building Code Bureau by phone at 515-725-6145, electronic mail at bcinfo@dps.state.ia.us, or regular mail to Building Code Bureau, State Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Department of Public Safety, 215 East 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319.

The Web site of the Iowa Association of Building Officials contains additional information regarding building codes and code enforcement in Iowa.

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Current and Recent Rulemaking

New Graphic Update of the Iowa State Building and Fire Codes - effective 01-01-2010

Sustainable Design Rules - effective 07-01-2009


Click here for survey results for code adoptions in local jurisdictions.

Licensing of Manufactured Housing Retailers, Manufacturers and Distributors has been transferred from the Iowa Department of Transportation to the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Click here for more information.

 

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Created: 02-07-2006
Last Updated: 01-07-2010 (JMR)