Building Code Bureau

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

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.

You can also gain free access to all National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards by visiting the NFPA web site.