Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 8 of 8 state-level topic areas checked against 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 amendmentsThe 2025 code text adopts NFPA 101 and NFPA 1 (2021 editions) with Vermont amendments, and says it sets separate minimum standards for new and existing buildings. Effective date on the code cover: 11/04/2025. SourceChecked 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 (code PDF cover read Oct 21, 2026) |
| Building | Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code 2025, adopting IBC and IEBC (2021 editions) with state amendmentsThe 2025 code text adopts IBC and IEBC (2021 editions) with Vermont amendments, effective 11/04/2025. The Division of Fire Safety enforces; some municipalities act under inspection agreements, per earlier agency material. SourceChecked 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 (code PDF read Oct 21, 2026) |
| Elevators | Vermont Elevator Safety Rules (effective July 1, 2014), adopting ASME A17.1-2013 and A17.3-2011 with amendmentsRules text: an existing conveyance is inspected annually by an elevator inspector; a new conveyance needs an inspection and certificate of operation before use. Inspection results go to the department within 14 days. Rules do not recognize ASME A17.7 and do not allow machine-room-less elevators without a variance. SourceChecked on the source | Division of Fire Safety, under the 7-member Elevator Safety Review Board | Rulemaking pendingCONFLICT: 2014 rules PDF and DFS Elevators/Conveyances page (both read Oct 19, 2026) list A17.1-2013; DFS Adopted Codes sheet (Oct 2025, read Oct 18, 2026) lists A17.1-2016. Confirm the edition with DFS or the Elevator Safety Review Board |
| Boilers | Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code 2025, Section 7 (effective Nov 4, 2025): adopts NBIC 2021 Parts 1-3, ASME BPVC 2021, ASME CSD-1 2021 and B31.1 2020Section 7 text: commissioned inspector checks before service; power boilers inside and out annually plus an operating external about six months later; low-pressure boilers externally every two years, internal every three (steam) or five years (hot water); vessels over 5 cubic feet and 125 psi every three years. Single-dwelling-unit boilers excluded. SourceChecked on the source | Division of Fire Safety, Dept. of Public Safety | In forceIn force since Nov 4, 2025; Section 7 text read Oct 19, 2026; DFS boilers page confirms inspections by commissioned inspectors; no intervals on that page |
| Pools | Licensed Lodging Establishment Rule, Section 18.0 (eff. Jan. 1, 2018) for pools, spas and hot tubs at licensed lodging; no statewide rule for other public poolsSection 18 text: licensed engineer, architect or qualified professional designs new or majorly renovated pools; main-drain grates secured; outdoor pools enclosed at least 4 ft with self-latching gates; flotation device and 12-ft reaching pole; chlorine residual 1.0-5.0 ppm (hot tubs 2.9-5.0 ppm); hot tubs not above 104F. SourceChecked on the source | Vermont Dept. of Health, Food & Lodging Program (rule authority 18 V.S.A. secs. 102, 4303) | In forceIn force; Section 18 of the rule PDF (effective Jan 1, 2018) read Oct 19, 2026 |
| Lodging | VDH Lodging Establishment license (hotels/motels/B&Bs, 3+ rooms) plus the statewide Fire & Building Safety Code for fire/life-safetyHealth Dept page: license needed for a hotel, motel, tourist home or B&B with three or more guest units (fewer if food is prepared); apply at least 30 days before opening; private water needs coliform/E. coli results under a year old; wastewater permit or exemption papers usually needed. Rentals under three units fall under Division of Fire Safety rules. SourceChecked on the source | VDH Food & Lodging Program (licensing); Division of Fire Safety (fire/life-safety) | In forceIn force; Health Dept lodging page read Oct 19, 2026; renewal terms are not on that page, so confirm with the Food & Lodging Program |
| 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. SourceChecked on the source | Vermont Dept. of Labor - VOSHA | In forceIn force; OSHA state-plan page read Oct 19, 2026 lists Vermont as a state plan covering private and state/local government workers |
| Environmental | Federal EPA rules apply, plus a Vermont layer: DEC UST rules (eff. Oct 26, 2020) and AST rules (eff. Aug 1, 2024); DEC air guidance exempts emergency-only generators from install permits if facility total is under 2,000 bhp (notice to DEC first); gas boilers generally need an air permit at 10 MMBtu/hr or more; Health Dept asbestos demolition notice 10 working days ahead; 10 V.S.A. 1295 untreated-discharge notice. Statewide lift-station, grease and backflow requirements not confirmed.DEC generator page: unlimited emergency use, up to 100 hours a year for testing; engines of 450 bhp or more installed after July 1, 2007 need at least EPA Tier 2. Fuel-oil boilers of 3 MMBtu/hr or more count toward a 10 MMBtu/hr combined permit threshold. Treatment-facility operators notify ANR within 12 hours. SourceChecked on the source | VT Agency of Natural Resources (DEC Storage Tanks; Air Quality and Climate Division; Watershed Management); VT Dept. of Health (asbestos); Division of Fire Safety (plumbing and backflow); local sewer utilities | In forceDEC storage-tanks page (read Oct 19, 2026) lists the current UST and AST rule dates; federal Tier II next due March 1, 2027; confirm generator and boiler permit applicability with DEC Air Permits and Engineering and a licensed contractor; confirm asbestos filing steps with the Health Dept |
Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code 2025, adopting NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 (2021 editions) with state amendments. The 2025 code text adopts NFPA 101 and NFPA 1 (2021 editions) with Vermont amendments, and says it sets separate minimum standards for new and existing buildings. Effective date on the code cover: 11/04/2025. 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. The 2025 code text adopts IBC and IEBC (2021 editions) with Vermont amendments, effective 11/04/2025. The Division of Fire Safety enforces; some municipalities act under inspection agreements, per earlier agency material. 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 (effective July 1, 2014), adopting ASME A17.1-2013 and A17.3-2011 with amendments). Boilers: Division of Fire Safety, Dept. of Public Safety (Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code 2025, Section 7 (effective Nov 4, 2025): adopts NBIC 2021 Parts 1-3, ASME BPVC 2021, ASME CSD-1 2021 and B31.1 2020).
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.
Elevators: Rulemaking pending (CONFLICT: 2014 rules PDF and DFS Elevators/Conveyances page (both read Oct 19, 2026) list A17.1-2013; DFS Adopted Codes sheet (Oct 2025, read Oct 18, 2026) list); Jan 1, 2027: Automatic leak detection on existing 1,500 lb+ HFC commercial refrigeration; Mar 1, 2027: EPCRA Tier II chemical inventory filing.
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