Code Adoption

State Fire Marshal Division
Building Code Bureau
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
1-866-923-1082
http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/building/index.shtml

• Adopted Code. 2005 National Electrical Code, August 1, 2006
  
  
• Adoption type: Hybrid. Code was adopted by the state for state-owned buildings, but local jurisdictions can adopt and enforce different codes.

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At a Glance: Licensing Requirements

• Electrical Inspectors? No
  
  
• Electricians? Yes
  
  
• Contractors? Yes

Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services

Iowa General Assembly has enacted legislation (2007 Iowa Acts, House File 897) which establishes a statewide licensing program for electricians and electrical contractors. The program was established in the Fire Marshal Division of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, and will be overseen by a new Electrical Examining Board.

The provisions of the law which require state licensing of electricians and electrical contractors take effect on January 1, 2008. Enforcement of these provisions will commence after the administrative rules have been adopted by the Board, the licensing program has been established, and electrical contractors and electricians have the opportunity to apply for and obtain their licenses.

The Electrical Examining Board has created the following four endorsements for the Special Electrician License:

• Wiring Irrigation Systems
• Disconnecting and Reconnecting Existing Air Conditioning and Refigeration Systems
• Sign Installer
• Residential Electrician

The Electrical Examining Board tentatively approve a schedule of fees for licenses to be issued by the Board. These fees will be adopted as part of the administrative rules on which the Board is currently working:

Electrical Contractor

• 3 years
• $375.00

Master Electrician - Class A

• 3 years
• $375.00

Master Electrician - Class B

• 3 years
• $375.00

Journeyman Electrician - Class A

• 3 years
• $75.00

Journeyman Electrician - Class B

• 3 years
• $75.00

Special Electrician

• 3 years
• $75.00

Apprentice Electrician

• 1 years
• $20.00

Unclassified Person

• 1 year
• $20.00
  

NOTE: Fees will be required to be submitted with a completed application form. DO NOT submit the fee until the application form is available.
 

Licensing: Contractors

There is no state requirement for inspection of electrical installations; but the State Fire Marshal has general authority to inspect for fire hazards. The Iowa Bureau of Labor enforces NEC Chapter 5 for installations in hazardous locations.