Iowa

Iowa State Fire Code

Adopted Code Edition

2015 IFC (with IA amendments) — update pending

Adoption Style

Statewide — one code

State Fire Marshal

Iowa State Fire Marshal (under Dept of Public Safety) ↗

Verification Status

Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM

Contractor Licensing

Fire Alarm

IA Electrical Examining Board — Class B Electrical Contractor

Fire Sprinkler

IA SFM — Fire Protection System Installer / Contractor license

Jurisdiction Notes

SFM licenses fire protection installers. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport have local amendments.

Accuracy & Verification

Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the Iowa State Fire Marshal (under Dept of Public Safety) and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.