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 PDF
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 PDF
Rental Inspection District Registration Form 80 KB
Landlord Registration Form 79 KB

Building Division

Document Title PDF
Residential Building Inspection Field Guide 20 KB
Voice Inspection Permit System (brochure) 157 KB
2000 Energy Worksheet for 1 & 2 Family Dwellings 44 KB

Electrical Division

Document Title PDF
Residential Electrical Inspection Field Guide 15 KB
Emergency Electrical Reconnect Plan (brochure) 150 KB

Gas / Mechanical Division

Document Title PDF
Gas / Mechancial Inspection Field Guide 18 KB

Permit Issuance

Document Title PDF
Permit Bond 153 KB
Contractor Requiremnents 65 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
Fee Schedule 9 KB

Plans Review

Document Title PDF
2008 Building Valuation Data 82 KB
Fee Calculations 55 KB

Plumbing Division

Document Title PDF
Commercial Plumbing Inspection Checklist 17 KB

Property Standards Division

Document Title PDF
Building Safer Neighborhoods (brochure) 153 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 857 KB
Urbandale-Nations District Map 2.4 MB

Urban Forestry Division

Document Title PDF
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 PDF
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