The state historical society board shall:
 1. Recommend to the commissioner alternative building standards and building regulations for inclusion in the state historic building code.

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Terms Used In Iowa Code 103A.45

  • board: means the state building code board of review created by this chapter. See Iowa Code 103A.3
  • building: includes any part of a building unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. See Iowa Code 103A.3
  • Building regulations: means any law, bylaw, rule, resolution, regulation, ordinance, or code or compilation enacted or adopted, by the state or any governmental subdivision, including departments, boards, bureaus, commissions or other agencies, relating to the construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, repair or use of buildings and installation of equipment therein. See Iowa Code 103A.3
  • code: means the state building code provided for in section 103A. See Iowa Code 103A.3
  • Commissioner: means the state building code commissioner created by this chapter. See Iowa Code 103A.3
  • Department: means the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. See Iowa Code 103A.3
  • Governmental subdivision: means any city, county, or combination thereof. See Iowa Code 103A.3
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • State agency: means a state department, board, bureau, commission, or agency of the state of Iowa. See Iowa Code 103A.3
  • State historic building code: means the alternative building regulations and building standards for certain historic buildings provided for in section 103A. See Iowa Code 103A.3
 2. Approve or disapprove alternative building standards and building regulations which the commissioner proposes to include in the state historic building code. A majority vote of the membership of the board is required for this function.
 3. Advise and confer with the commissioner in matters relating to the state historic building code.
 4. Consult with state agencies, including the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing and the economic development authority, governmental subdivisions, architects, engineers, and others who have knowledge of or interest in the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration, and relocation of historic buildings, with respect to matters relating to the state historic building code.
 5. At the request of a state agency, governmental subdivision or other interested party, provide review and advice as to specific applications of the state historic building code.
 6. At the request of the commissioner, hold public hearings and perform other functions as the commissioner requests.