Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-231.1 - [Effective 3/26/2025] Explosive materials

NFPA 495, "Explosive Materials Code," 2023 edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the rules governing the manufacture, transportation, storage, and use of explosive materials in the state of Iowa, with the following amendments:

Delete the phrase "authority having jurisdiction" wherever it occurs and insert in lieu thereof the word "director."

Delete the phrases "issuing authority" and "permit-issuing authority" wherever they occur and insert in lieu thereof the word "director."

Amend Section 1.5 to read as follows:

1.5 Equivalency.

Nothing in this code is intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, and safety over those prescribed by this code. Any request for approval to use systems, methods, or devices other than those specified in this chapter shall be submitted to the director as a request for a waiver of a rule.

Delete Sections 4.7 through 4.7.4.

Amend Sections 4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.3 through 4.3.2, 4.4 through 4. 4.5, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.6 through 4.6.3, 4.8.1, 4.8.3, and 4.8.4, by deleting the words "permit" and "permits" wherever they occur and inserting in lieu thereof, respectively, the word "license."

Add the following new section:

9.4.6.3 A fire department that has received information pursuant to this section may re-disseminate the information to the state fire marshal, another fire department that is responding to a fire or other incident at the location at which the explosives are stored, or to a law enforcement agency. Information received by a fire department pursuant to this section shall not be redisseminated except as provided in this section.

Amend Section 9.6.3.7 Type 3 magazines containing explosive materials shall be within line-of-sight vision of a blaster or, if not within line-of-sight vision of a blaster, shall be secured if in a vehicle or in a secure building, facility, or area.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-231.1

Adopted by IAB February 19, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 17, effective 3/26/2025