INSPECTIONS, APPEALS, AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT Docket rule 481—1062.1(544A,17A) Iowa Code section(s) or chapter(s) authorizing rulemaking: 544A.29 and 272C State or federal law(s) implemented by the rulemaking: Iowa Code chapters 544A and 272C A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: November 3, 2026 4 p.m. Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this Regulatory Analysis, which must be received by the Architectural Examining Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the public hearing. Comments should be directed to: Lori SchraderBachar 6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, Iowa Phone: 515.725.9030 Email: lori.schraderbachar@dia.iowa.gov This proposed rulemaking updates a publication date for guidelines incorporated by reference. 1.  Persons affected by the proposed rulemaking: •    Classes of persons that will bear the costs of the proposed rulemaking: There are no anticipated costs related to this proposed rulemaking other than the costs already incurred by the Board to enforce the rules. Licensed architects will not incur any additional costs other than the cost of licensing.    Classes of persons that will benefit from the proposed rulemaking: • This proposed rulemaking provides clarity for licensure candidates and architects as to the correct version of referenced guidelines. 2.  Impact of the proposed rulemaking, economic or otherwise, including the nature and amount of all the different kinds of costs that would be incurred:    Quantitative description of impact: • Members of the public would incur no costs other than fees paid to an architect or architectural firm for projects that are not exempt. The costs vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. Changed guidelines are available online.    Qualitative description of impact: • 2527 Proposed Rule

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