# Iowa Code § 103A.2: Statement of policy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.2

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 103A.2
- **Heading:** Statement of policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title III / Chapter 103A / Section 103A.2

## Text

(1) It is found and declared that some governmental subdivisions do not have building codes and that the building codes which do exist in the governmental subdivisions of this state, as enacted and applied, are not uniform and impede the utilization of new and improved technology, techniques, methods, and materials in the manufacture and construction of buildings and structures.

(2) Therefore, it is the policy of the state of Iowa to insure the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens through the promulgation and enforcement of a state building code.

[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §103A.2]2021 Acts, ch 76, §150

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 103A.1 Establishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.2 Statement of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.4 Building code commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.5 Commissioner — duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.6 Merit system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.7 State building code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.8 Standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.8A Energy conservation requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.8A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.8B Sustainable design or green building standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.8B.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.8C Standards for safe rooms and storm shelters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.8C.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.8D Energy benchmarking requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.8D.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.9 Factory-built structures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 103A.10 Effect and application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C103A_S103A.10.md)

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