Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 6 of 7 areas verified on primary sources. OSHA state plan: Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA).
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code 2025, adopting NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 (2021 editions) with state amendmentsState-amended fire and life-safety code covering new and existing buildings; current edition took effect Nov 4, 2025, replacing the prior code. SourceVerified on the source | Dept. of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (state fire marshal); local officials may enforce via municipal inspection agreements | In forceIn force since Nov 4, 2025 |
| Building | Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code 2025, adopting IBC and IEBC (2021 editions) with state amendmentsStatewide building code for new construction and existing buildings; effective Nov 4, 2025; state-enforced, with some municipalities enforcing under inspection agreements. SourceVerified on the source | Division of Fire Safety (state); municipalities may enforce locally under inspection agreements with the Division | In forceIn force since Nov 4, 2025 |
| Elevators | Vermont Elevator Safety Rules (2014), adopting ASME A17.1-2013 and A17.3-2011Covers elevator design, installation and operation statewide; conveyances must pass annual inspection by a licensed elevator inspector; no pending rule change confirmed. SourceVerified on the source | Division of Fire Safety, under the 7-member Elevator Safety Review Board | In force |
| Boilers | Boiler/pressure-vessel inspection rules folded into the Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code, referencing the National Board Inspection Code (2021)Inspections performed by Commissioned Boiler Inspectors holding Vermont and National Board commissions; the specific inspection-interval requirement was unknown from sources reached this run. SourceVerified on the source | Division of Fire Safety, Dept. of Public Safety | In force |
| Pools | unknown - no dedicated pool/spa rule chapter or citation located this runVDH Food & Lodging Program points lodging operators to Safe Pools and Hot Tubs guidance for recreational water facilities; the underlying rule citation could not be confirmed. SourceReported, in verification | Vermont Dept. of Health, Food & Lodging Program (per source reviewed) | Unconfirmedunknown |
| Lodging | VDH Lodging Establishment license (hotels/motels/B&Bs, 3+ rooms) plus the statewide Fire & Building Safety Code for fire/life-safetyVDH licenses lodging for sanitation; hotel fire, egress and sprinkler requirements instead fall under the Division of Fire Safety's statewide code, not a separate hotel statute. SourceVerified on the source | VDH Food & Lodging Program (licensing); Division of Fire Safety (fire/life-safety) | In force |
| Workplace | State Plan - VOSHA (Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration)OSHA-approved state plan covering most private-sector employers plus all state and local government workers; operating under an agreement with federal OSHA since 1974. SourceVerified on the source | Vermont Dept. of Labor - VOSHA | In force |
No dated statewide items in the next 24 months beyond the federal layer.
Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code 2025, adopting NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 (2021 editions) with state amendments. State-amended fire and life-safety code covering new and existing buildings; current edition took effect Nov 4, 2025, replacing the prior code. Enforced by: Dept. of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (state fire marshal); local officials may enforce via municipal inspection agreements.
Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code 2025, adopting IBC and IEBC (2021 editions) with state amendments. Statewide building code for new construction and existing buildings; effective Nov 4, 2025; state-enforced, with some municipalities enforcing under inspection agreements. Enforced by: Division of Fire Safety (state); municipalities may enforce locally under inspection agreements with the Division.
Elevators: Division of Fire Safety, under the 7-member Elevator Safety Review Board (Vermont Elevator Safety Rules (2014), adopting ASME A17.1-2013 and A17.3-2011). Boilers: Division of Fire Safety, Dept. of Public Safety (Boiler/pressure-vessel inspection rules folded into the Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code, referencing the National Board Inspection Code (2021)).
Vermont runs an OSHA-approved state plan: Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA). The state agency enforces workplace safety rules for most private employers.
Pools: Unconfirmed (unknown).
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