Des Moines, Iowa Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Des Moines, Iowa.
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Code Alert: Effective Jan. 1, 2010 Des Moines will be enforcing the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code.
Des Moines Iowa Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC & IRC 2006 | Permit & Development Center, 602 E. First St., Des Moines, IA 50309. Call for price and availability, (515) 283-4200. |
| Structural Code | IBC & IRC 2006 | Permit & Development Center, 602 E. First St., Des Moines, IA 50309. Call for price and availability, (515) 283-4200. |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2006 & Iowa State Plumbing Code | Permit & Development Center, 602 E. First St., Des Moines, IA 50309. Call for price and availability, (515) 283-4200. |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | Permit & Development Center, 602 E. First St., Des Moines, IA 50309. Call for price and availability, (515) 283-4200. |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 | Permit & Development Center, 602 E. First St., Des Moines, IA 50309. Call for price and availability, (515) 283-4200. |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 | Permit & Development Center, 602 E. First St., Des Moines, IA 50309. Call for price and availability, (515) 283-4200. |
| Accessibility Code | Division 7 of the Iowa State Building Code; Iowa State Accessibility Code; 2006 IBC and ANSI A117 - 2003 Edition | Building Code Bureau, (515) 725-6145 and Online [Chapter 302, Iowa Administrative Code (661 IAC)] |
| Energy Code | 2006 IECC | Energy Bureau, (515) 281-7066 |
| Other Codes | • Any revisions to Building Codes can be found in Chapter 26 of the Des Moines Municipal Code and is available at the Permit and Development Center. Details Online | |
Iowa Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Building Inspections Phone: (515) 283-4217 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspections Phone: (515) 283-4961 |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Inspections Phone: (515) 283-4947 |
| Electrical | Electrical Inspections Phone: (515) 283-4925 |
| Civil | Ross Stafford Senior Civil Engineer Phone: (515) 283-4517 Fax: (515) 283-4270 |
| Accessibility | Building Inspections Phone: (515) 283-4217 |
| Zoning | Larry Hulse Director of Community Development Phone: (515) 283-4182 Fax: (515) 283-4270 |
| Planning | Larry Hulse Director of Community Development Phone: (515) 283-4182 Fax: (515) 283-4270 |
| City Attorney | Bruce Bergman Corporation Counsel Phone: (515) 283-4130 Fax: (515) 283-1643 |
| Public Works | Public Works Dept. Phone: (515) 283-4950 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Bureau Phone: (515) 283-4240 Fax: (515) 283-4907 |
| Parks/Recreation | Don Tripp Parks & Recreation Director Phone: (515) 237-1386 Fax: (515) 237-1407 |
| Aviation | Craig Smith Aviation Director Phone: (515) 256-5100 Fax: (515) 256-5025 |
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Other Iowa Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Iowa:
