231B.4 Zoning — fire and safety standards.
An elder group home shall be located in an area zoned for single-family or multiple-family housing or in an unincorporated area and shall be constructed in compliance with applicable local housing codes and the rules adopted for the special classification by the state fire marshal. In the absence of local building codes, the facility shall comply with the state plumbing code established pursuant to section 135.11 and the state building code established pursuant to section 103A.7 and the rules adopted for the special classification by the state fire marshal. The rules adopted for the special classification by the state fire marshal regarding second floor occupancy shall be adopted in consultation with the department and shall take into consideration the mobility of the tenants.
93 Acts, ch 72, §5; 2005 Acts, ch 62, §4; 2007 Acts, ch 215, §143
Referred to in §335.33, 414.31
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 231B - ELDER GROUP HOMES
Section 231B.1A - Findings — purpose.
Section 231B.2 - Certification of elder group homes — rules.
Section 231B.3 - Referral to uncertified elder group home prohibited.
Section 231B.4 - Zoning — fire and safety standards.
Section 231B.5 - Written occupancy agreement required.
Section 231B.6 - Involuntary transfer.
Section 231B.8 - Exit interview — issuance of findings.
Section 231B.9 - Disclosure of findings.
Section 231B.9A - Informal conference — formal contest — judicial review.
Section 231B.10 - Denial, suspension, or revocation — conditional operation.
Section 231B.11 - Notice — appeal — emergency provisions.
Section 231B.12 - Department notified of casualties.
Section 231B.13 - Retaliation by elder group home prohibited.
Section 231B.14 - Civil penalties.
Section 231B.15 - Criminal penalties and injunctive relief.
Section 231B.16 - Coordination of the long-term care system — transitional provisions.
Section 231B.17 - Iowa elder group home fees.
Section 231B.18 - Application of landlord and tenant Act.
Section 231B.19 - Resident advocate committees.
Section 231B.20 - Nursing assistant and medication aide — certification.
Section 231B.21 - Medication setup — administration and storage of medications.