Iowa HF724 amends duties of fire officials and fire reports, including investigations and information access.

Iowa HF724 modifies the duties of fire officials by requiring the chief of the fire department or their designee to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of every fire resulting in property damage, bodily injury, or destruction. The investigation must determine if the fire was caused by natural factors, negligence, or intentional action. The bill also adds the fire marshal or an officer or employee of a fire department to the definition of a "criminal or juvenile justice agency." It repeals the previous Code section 100.3, which dealt with reports of fires and emergency responses.

Iowa HF724 amends duties of fire officials and fire reports, including investigations and information access.

Iowa HF724 modifies the duties of fire officials by requiring the chief of the fire department or their designee to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of every fire resulting in property damage, bodily injury, or destruction. The investigation must determine if the fire was caused by natural factors, negligence, or intentional action. The bill also adds the fire marshal or an officer or employee of a fire department to the definition of a "criminal or juvenile justice agency." It repeals the previous Code section 100.3, which dealt with reports of fires and emergency responses.