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Vermont Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Vermont. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Vermont Building Codes
• Vermont's codes apply as a mandatory minimum to all public buildings in Vermont, except as otherwise indicated below.
Vermont Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (2007 Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code) | Vermont Dept. of Public Safety, Fire Safety Division, (802) 479-7561 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (2007 Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code) | Vermont Dept. of Public Safety, Fire Safety Division, (802) 479-7561 |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2003 (2005 State of Vermont Plumbing Rules) | Vermont Dept. of Public Safety, Fire Safety Division, (802) 479-7561 |
| Mechanical Code | UFC 2006, NFPA 1 & NFPA 90A | Vermont Dept. of Public Safety, Fire Safety Division, (802) 479-7561 |
| Electrical Code | NFPA 70, NEC 2005 (2005 Vermont Electrical Safety Rules) | Vermont Dept. of Public Safety, Fire Safety Division, (802) 479-7561 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 1, UFC 2006, (2007 Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code) | Vermont Dept. of Public Safety, Fire Safety Division, (802) 479-7561 |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG | Vermont Dept. of Public Safety, Fire Safety Division, (802) 479-7561 |
| Energy Code | 2011 Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES), which is based upon the IECC 2009 and includes many elements of ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90. 1-2007 | Dept. of Public Service, (802) 828-4020 online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1 2004, A17.3 2002 (2005 Vermont Elevator Safety Rules) | Vermont Dept. of Public Safety, Fire Safety Division, (802) 479-7561 |
| Gas Code | NFPA 54, NFGC 2006 (2007 Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code) | Vermont Dept. of Public Safety, Fire Safety Division, (802) 479-7561 |
| Boiler Code | Vermont Boiler & Pressure Vessel Rules (2005 Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code) | Vermont Dept. of Public Safety, Fire Safety Division, (802) 479-7561 |
Vermont Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Division of Fire Safety Phone: (802) 479-7561 Fax: (802) 479-7562 |
| Plumbing | G.J. Garrow Plumbing Division Inspector Phone: (802) 786-5841 Fax: (802) 786-5872 |
| Mechanical | Division of Fire Safety Phone: (802) 479-7561 Fax: (802) 479-7562 |
| Electrical | Division of Fire Safety Phone: (802) 479-7561 Fax: (802) 479-7562 |
| Accessibility | Division of Fire Safety Phone: (802) 479-7561 Fax: (802) 479-7562 |
| Plan Review | John Vergin Plans Review Chief Phone: (802) 879-2303 Fax: (802) 863-7410 |
| Energy | Robert Ide Director of Energy Efficiency Division Phone: (802) 828-4009 |
| Fire Marshal | John Wood Director of Fire Safety Phone: (802) 479-7561 |
| Boiler Inspector | Division of Fire Safety Phone: (802) 479-7561 Fax: (802) 479-7562 |
| Elevator Inspector | Division of Fire Safety Phone: (802) 479-7561 Fax: (802) 479-7562 |
Vermont Building Code Website