Building Codes

Please Note

There are several types of facilities, uses and building elements / equipment in Iowa that may fall within the multi-jurisdictional purview, meaning they are regulated by both the City of Ankeny and the State of Iowa. This can lead to a set of regulations being more restrictive than another. Please review the following list and contact the pertinent entities:

• State Fire Marshal's Office: Education facilities, Daycares (including adult), Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes, Elder Group Homes, Residential Care Facilities, and intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled. 
  Contact: 515-725-6145
• Iowa Department of Public Health: Swimming Pools. 
  Contact: 515-281-7689
• Iowa Department of Human Services: Daycares. 
  Contact: 800-972-2017
• Department of Inspections and Appeals: Food Service Establishments / Health Inspection. 
  Contact: 515-281-7102
• Iowa Workforce Development: Elevators, Boilers, and Amusement Rides: 
  Contact: 515-281-5387 or 800-562-4692
• Wastewater Reclamation Authority: Grease Interceptors. 
  Contact: 515-323-8000
• Iowa Civil Rights Commission: Handicap Accessibility provisions for Multi-Family Residential: 
  Contact: 515-281-4121
• Polk County Planning and Development: Septic systems and private wells: 
  Contact: 515-286-3705
• Polk County Public Works: Air Quality / Environmental Air: 
  Contact: 515-286-3705