Public Health Rules in Des Moines, IA (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Des Moines, Iowa, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Business buildings within Des Moines must be ratproofed and kept rat-free under Municipal Code Article V, with the health officer authorized to order repairs, eradication measures, and even condemnation for buildings that harbor rats.
Des Moines Rat and Pest Control Duties
Some RestrictionsDes Moines Municipal Code § 54-162
All business buildings in the city shall be ratproofed, freed of rats and maintained in a ratproof and ratfree condition.
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