Iowa Code r. 481-70.18 - Plan reviews of a building for a new program
(1) Before a building is constructed or
remodeled for use in a new program, the state fire marshal division of the
department of public safety shall review the blueprints for compliance with
requirements pursuant to this chapter. Construction or remodeling includes new
construction, remodeling of any part of an existing building, addition of a new
wing or floor to an existing building, or conversion of an existing
building.
(2) A program applicant
shall submit blueprints wet-sealed by an Iowa-licensed architect or
Iowa-licensed engineer and the blueprint plan review fee as stated in Iowa Code
section 231D.4 to the Department of
Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division, 215 E. 7th Street, Third Floor, Des
Moines, Iowa 50319.
(3) Failure to
submit the blueprint plan review fee with the blueprints shall result in delay
of the blueprint plan review until the fee is received.
(4) The state fire marshal division of the
department of public safety shall review the blueprints and notify the
Iowa-licensed architect or Iowa-licensed engineer in writing regarding the
status of compliance with requirements.
(5) The Iowa-licensed architect or
Iowa-licensed engineer shall respond to the state fire marshal division of the
department of public safety to state how any noncompliance will be
resolved.
(6) Upon final
notification by the state fire marshal division of the department of public
safety that the blueprints meet structural and life safety requirements,
construction or remodeling of the building may commence.
(7) The state fire marshal division of the
department of public safety shall schedule an on-site visit of the building
site with the contractor, or Iowa-licensed architect or Iowa-licensed engineer,
during the construction or remodeling process to ensure compliance with the
approved blueprints. Any noncompliance must be resolved prior to approval for
certification.
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