Iowa Administrative Code Agency 661 - Public Safety Department
Here is an overview of the Iowa Administrative Code – Agency 661: Department of Public Safety:
Agency 661 — Department of Public Safety (DPS)
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for enforcing state laws, protecting life and property, and providing public safety services throughout Iowa. Agency 661 of the Iowa Administrative Code outlines rules for divisions within DPS, including fire safety, criminal investigation, narcotics enforcement, traffic safety, and more.
Key Divisions and Chapters under IAC Agency 661:
Below are selected chapters organized by function (chapter numbers may change over time; for current details, refer to the Iowa Administrative Code website):
🔥 Fire Marshal Division
Chapter 5 – Fire Safety Rules
Chapter 201 – Fire Safety Inspections
Chapter 202 – Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems
Chapter 211 – Smoke Detectors in Homes and Apartments
🚔 State Patrol / Law Enforcement
Chapter 91 – Weapons Permits and Firearm Rules
Chapter 93 – State Patrol Officer Employment Standards
Chapter 95 – Traffic and Speed Enforcement Equipment Standards
💻 Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
Chapter 12 – Criminal History Record Dissemination
Chapter 13 – DNA Collection and Profiling
Chapter 14 – Sex Offender Registry
💊 Narcotics Enforcement
Chapter 10 – Precursor Substances Reporting
Chapter 13 – Controlled Substance Data Reporting System
🚨 Building and Facility Safety
Chapter 300 – Accessibility Requirements
Chapter 301 – Building Code for State-Owned Facilities
📋 Licensing and Regulations
Chapter 80 – Private Investigators and Security Agencies
Chapter 83 – Fireworks Licensing and Regulation
Chapter 89 – Alarm System Contractors
📡 Communications and Technology
Chapter 60 – Public Safety Radio Systems
Chapter 61 – Electronic Filing and Communications with DPS
Statutory Authority:
Rules in Agency 661 are adopted under the authority of Iowa Code Title V, especially Chapters:
80 (Department of Public Safety),
100 (State Fire Marshal),
724 (Weapons),
692 (Criminal history and records).
Functions of DPS Include:
State fire prevention and investigation
Criminal investigations and intelligence
Narcotics enforcement
Public safety communications
Weapons permits
Alarm system and fireworks regulation
Sex offender registry management
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