The building codes of Iowa adopt the the International Building Code 2015 (IBC 2015), International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015), International Existing Building Code 2015 (IEBC 2015), International Fire Code 2015 (IFC 2015), International Mechanical Code 2021 (IMC 2021), International Mechanical Code 2018 (IMC 2018), International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (IECC 2012), Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013, National Electrical Code, 2020, National Electrical Code, 2017, Standard for Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls, 2015, Uniform Plumbing Code 2021, Uniform Plumbing Code 2018, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2013, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 2014, and the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities 2018.
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Website: https://dps.iowa.gov
Address: Oran Pape State Office Building, 215 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515.725.6000
State Fire Marshal Division
Website: https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions/state-fire-marshal
Address: 215 E 7th St., Des Moines IA 50319
Email: fminfo@dps.state.ia.us
Phone: 515.725.6145
Fax: 515.725.6140