The goal of DPW Inspection Services is to provide consultation and technical advice using the nationally recognized construction safety codes and standards. We strive to provide a smooth process and healthy/safe living conditions for the community.

All construction projects (including but not limited to alterations, repairs, replacements, new construction, etc., including all associated with single family homes in the City of Burlington) will require application and direction of the following codes listed below, which are also the minimum codes and standards adopted by the State of Vermont. Relevant projects include but are not limited to: new buildings, additions, alterations, repairs, demolitions, converting space, changes involving sprinkler systems, fire alarms, fire suppression, plumbing, mechanical, electrical systems, etc. Please be aware of all the permit processing, procedures, and permit requirements, by all City departments, associated with each project.

Codes

The primary model codes adopted in the City of Burlington include:
 

• The Uniform Fire Code, NFPA 1, the 2006 edition
• The Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, the 2006 edition
• The National Board Inspection Code, National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 2004
• The International Plumbing Code, IPC, the 2009 edition (effective December 15, 2010
• 2009 State of Vermont Plumbing Rules (adoption & amendments)
• The International Building Code, IBC, the 2006 edition (effective June 15, 2009)
• 2006 State of Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code (adoption & amendments)

Other major codes & standards include (but not limited to:)
 

• 2005 Vermont Standards For Energy Efficient Commercial Construction (CBES)
• Vermont's Residential Building Energy Efficiency Standards (RBES)
• Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10, 2002 edition
• Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13, 2002 edition
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30, 2003 edition
• Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, NFPA 31, 2001 edition
• National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54, 2006 edition
• Liquid Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58, 2004 edition
• National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2008 edition
• National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, 2002 edition
• Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, NFPA 90A, 2002 edition
• Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking, NFPA 96, 2004 edition
• Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, NFPA 211, 2003 edition
• Explosive Materials Code, NFPA 495, 2006 edition
• Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, NFPA 914, 2001 edition
• Code for Fireworks Display, NFPA 1123, 2006 edition
• Code for the Manufacture, Trans., Storage and Retail Sales of Fireworks, NFPA 1124, 2006 edition
• Minimum Design Loads for Buildings & Other Structures, ASCE 7, 2005 edition