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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
The 2015 NFPA 1 Fire Code,
The 2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code,
The 2017 National Elecrtical Code http://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/files/rules/dfs_rules_electrical_current.pdf
The 2015 National Board Inspection Code, National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 2015
The 2015 International Plumbing Code, IPC
2015 State of Vermont Plumbing Rules (adoption & amendments) http://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/files/rules/dfs_rules_plumbing_current.pdf
The 2015 International Building Code, IBC
2015 State of Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code (adoption & amendments) http://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/files/rules/dfs_rules_firecode2015_current.pdf
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Department of Justice https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards_prt.pdf
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:
NFPA 1 Code for Photovoltaic Systems
Vermont Standards For Energy Efficient Commercial Construction (CBES)
Vermont's Residential Building Energy Efficiency Standards (RBES)
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30
Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, NFPA 31
National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54
Liquid Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58
National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72
Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, NFPA 90A
Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking, NFPA 96
Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, NFPA 211
Explosive Materials Code, NFPA 495
Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, NFPA 914
Code for Fireworks Display, NFPA 1123
Code for the Manufacture, Trans., Storage and Retail Sales of Fireworks, NFPA 1124
Minimum Design Loads for Buildings & Other Structures, ASCE 7
Resources and Links
Hard copies of the model codes are available for reference at the following locations:
City Clerks Office, 149 Church Street
Fletcher Free Library, 235 College Street
City Attorney's Office, 149 Church Street
Department of Public Works, 645 Pine Street.
City of Burlington Code of Ordinances
Building - Chapter 8
Plumbing - Chapter 25
Electrical - Chapter 12
Fire Protection & Prevention - Chapter 13
Housing Code - Chapter 18
Sandwich Board Sign Ordinance - Chapter 21
Excavation - Chapter 27
Energy Efficiency Code information available from BED at 865-7342 or online.