Iowa Code Title III. Public Services and Regulation [Chs. 80-122C] § 89A.6. Inspections--reports--nonliability

1. Every new or altered conveyance shall be inspected and tested before the operating permit is issued.

2. Every existing conveyance registered with the director shall be inspected within one year after the effective date of the registration, except that the safety board may extend by rule the time specified for making inspections.

3. Every conveyance shall be inspected not less frequently than annually, except that the safety board may adopt rules providing for inspections of conveyances at intervals other than annually.

4. The inspections required by subsections 1 through 3 shall be made only by inspectors or special inspectors. An inspection by a special inspector may be accepted by the director in lieu of a required inspection by an inspector.

5. A report of every inspection shall be filed with the director by the inspector or special inspector, in a format required by the director, after the inspection has been completed and within the time provided by rule, but not to exceed thirty days. The report shall include all information required by the director to determine whether the conveyance is in compliance with applicable rules. For the inspection required by subsection 1, the report shall indicate whether the conveyance has been installed in accordance with the detailed plans and specifications approved by the director, and meets the requirements of the applicable rules. The failure of a special inspector to inform the director of violations shall not subject the director to liability for any damages incurred.

6. In addition to the inspections required by subsections 1 through 3, the safety board may provide by rule for additional inspections as the safety board deems necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter.