Codes

Public Documents

These forms are available to the public for informational purposes. Please feel free to download or view at your leisure.

Administration

Document Title File size
Application for State Electrical Registration over $25,000 21 KB
Application Electrical Exam
 57 KB
Application Electrical Registration 56 KB
Application for State Alarm Contractor Registration 13 KB
Application State Mechanical Registration over $25,000 15 KB
Application Mechanical Registration 35 KB
Application Mechanical Exam 35 KB
Application for Registration & Instructions - Plumbing 35 KB
Application for State Registration Plumbing over $25,000 14 KB
Application for examination as master or journeyman 34 KB
Application for examination as septic and overflow contractor 32 KB
2006 Residential Code Amendments 176 KB
2006 Fire, Building, Energy, Gas-Mechanical, Plumbing 236 KB

Rental Unit

Document Title File size
Rental Inspection District Registration Form 90 KB
Landlord Registration Form 82 KB

Building Division

Document Title File size
Field Guide Residential 2006 IRC 47 KB
Voice Inspection Permit System (brochure) 522 KB
2006 Energy Worksheet for 1 & 2 Family Dwellings 42 KB
Residential Permit Process 115 KB

Electrical Division

Document Title File size
Residential Electrical Inspection Field Guide 15 KB
Emergency Electrical Reconnect Plan (brochure) 126 KB

Gas / Mechanical Division

Document Title File size
Gas / Mechancial Inspection Field Guide 18 KB

Permit Issuance

Document Title File size
Permit Bond 153 KB
Contractor Requirements 22 KB
Obtaining a Change of Use Permit (brochure) 78 KB
Self Building Permits (brochure) 38 KB
Sewer Service Installation (brochure) 58 KB
So, You Are Building A New House…
Residential Inspection Procedures (brochure)		 49 KB
Water Service Installation (brochure) 54 KB
Electrical Permit Fee Schedule 23 KB
Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule 20 KB
Gas/Mechanical Fee Schedule 22 KB
Residential Permit Process 115 KB

Plans Review

Document Title File size
2008 Building Valuation Data 118 KB
Fee Calculations 55 KB

Plumbing Division

Document Title File size
Commercial Plumbing Inspection Checklist 18 KB

Property Standards Division

Document Title File size
Building Safer Neighborhoods (brochure) 361 KB
Asegurando el bienestar de los vecindarios (en espanol) 139 KB
MDHA - Rehab and Related Services Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Programs (brochure) 99 KB
Property Standards Checklist 1 KB
NOTICE - Building Safer Neighborhoods (brochure) 84 KB
NOTICE - Program Application 16 KB
NOTICE - How to Be A Better Neighbor 777 KB
Urbandale-Nations District Map 2.4 MB

Urban Forestry Division

Document Title File size
Restrictive Covenants Landscaping 7 KB
Tree Density Worksheet 8 KB
Urban Forestry (brochure) 129 KB
Urban Forestry (brochure, MS Publisher format) 166 KB
Urban Forestry Recommended Tree and Shrub List 16 KB
Worksheet for Urban Forestry 11 KB

Zoning Examination (Permits)

Document Title File size
Day Care Centers Web 87 KB
Day Care Homes Web 87 KB
Parking Survey 5 KB
Permitting a Wall Sign 171 KB
Permitting a Ground Sign 52 KB
Restrictive Covenants 2nd Kitchen 45 KB
Restrictive Covenants Accessory Apartment 46 KB
Restrictive Covenants Canning Kitchen 45 KB
Restrictive Covenants Catering Kitchen 47 KB
Restrictive Covenants Detached Structure All Trades 45 KB
Restrictive Covenants Farm Structure 47 KB
Restrictive Covenants Security Residence 54 KB
Tent Permit Application 110 KB
Zoning Review Checklist Accessory Buildings 64 KB
Zoning Review Checklist Nonres-Multi Family 63 KB
Zoning Review Checklist UZO supplemental 10 KB
Zoning Review Checklist One and Two Family 62 KB