The primary model codes adopted in the State and administered in the City of Burlington include:
Bulletin Board Code Update
State of Vermont adopts 2015 Model Codes and standards. The Effective date is; October 10, 2016.
Copy of the 2015 Model Codes; (NFPA 1, 101, & International Building Code) may be found at the Burlington Fletcher Free Library located on College Street
Please visit the State of Vermont Division of Fire & Safety to down load the 2015 State of Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code that offers code adoptions and list of amendments to the new 2015 codes.
http://firesafety.vermont.gov/buildingcode
http://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/files/rules/dfs_rules_firecode2015_current.pdf
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The 2015 NFPA 1 Fire Code,
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The 2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code,
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The 2017 National Elecrtical Code http://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/files/rules/dfs_rules_electrical_current.pdf
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The 2015 National Board Inspection Code, National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 2015
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The 2015 International Plumbing Code, IPC
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2015 State of Vermont Plumbing Rules (adoption & amendments) http://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/files/rules/dfs_rules_plumbing_current.pdf
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The 2015 International Building Code, IBC
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2015 State of Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code (adoption & amendments) http://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/files/rules/dfs_rules_firecode2015_current.pdf
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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Department of Justice https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards_prt.pdf
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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design http://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/files/rules/dfs_rules_accessammended-current.pdf
Other major codes & standards as adopted and governed by the State of Vermont Fire & Building Life Safety Code (VTF&BLSC), including but not limited to the following most recent editions of:
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NFPA 1 Code for Photovoltaic Systems
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Vermont Standards For Energy Efficient Commercial Construction (CBES)
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Vermont's Residential Building Energy Efficiency Standards (RBES)
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Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10
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Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13
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Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30
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Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, NFPA 31
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National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54
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Liquid Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58
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National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
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National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72
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Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, NFPA 90A
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Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking, NFPA 96
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Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, NFPA 211
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Explosive Materials Code, NFPA 495
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Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, NFPA 914
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Code for Fireworks Display, NFPA 1123
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Code for the Manufacture, Trans., Storage and Retail Sales of Fireworks, NFPA 1124
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Minimum Design Loads for Buildings & Other Structures, ASCE 7
Resources and Links
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Hard copies of the model codes are available for reference at the following locations:
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City Clerks Office, 149 Church Street
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Fletcher Free Library, 235 College Street
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City Attorney's Office, 149 Church Street
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Department of Permitting and Inspections, 645 Pine Street.
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City of Burlington Code of Ordinances
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Building - Chapter 8
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Plumbing - Chapter 25
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Electrical - Chapter 12
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Fire Protection & Prevention - Chapter 13
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Housing Code - Chapter 18
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Sandwich Board Sign Ordinance - Chapter 21
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Excavation - Chapter 27
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Energy Efficiency Code information available from BED at 865-7342 or online.