Iowa Code Title III. Public Services and Regulation [Chs. 80-122C] § 100.13. Violations--orders

1. If a person has violated or is violating a provision of this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, the director, the chief of any fire department, or the fire prevention officer of a fire department organized under chapter 400 may issue an order directing the person to desist in the practice which constitutes the violation and to take corrective action as necessary to ensure that the violation will cease. The order shall be in writing and shall specify a reasonable time by which the person shall comply with the order. The person to whom the order is issued may appeal the order as provided in chapter 17A. On appeal, the administrative law judge may affirm, modify, or vacate the order. Judicial review may be sought in accordance with chapter 17A.

2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, if the director determines that an emergency exists respecting any matter affecting or likely to affect the public safety, the director may issue any order necessary to terminate the emergency without notice or hearing. An emergency order is binding and effective immediately, until or unless the order is modified, vacated, or stayed at an administrative hearing or by a district court.