Vermont Adopted Codes and Standards
Since 1972 the State of Vermont Division of Fire Safety has adopted nationally recognized safety standards to protect the public. Vermont is able to benefit from the research and fire safety experience of experts from across the nation. The Division of Fire Safety amends the national standards to address conditions specific to Vermont.
State Rules
Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code, 2015 edition
Vermont Electrical Safety Rules, 2020 edition
Vermont Plumbing Rules, 2021 edition
Vermont Elevator Safety Rules, 2014 edition
Vermont Access Rules (ADA), 2012 edition
Residential Rental Housing Health & Safety Code, 2022 edition
Primary State Adopted Codes
- NFPA 1 Fire Code, 2015 edition
- NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2015 edition
- The International Building Code, IBC, 2015 edition
- NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2020 edition
- ICC International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition
- The National Board Inspection Code, National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 2015
- Current Vermont Adopted Code Information Sheet
- Fire and Building Code History
A complete list of codes can be found within the rules above
The Codes and standards may be viewed for free at any of our Regional Offices or available for viewing online.
NFPA Safety Codes and Standards -
As part of its commitment to enhancing public safety, NFPA makes its codes and standards available online to the public for free. go to Codes and standards | NFPA
ICC Building, Plumbing Codes and Energy Standards
ICC codes and standards available online go to Digital Codes (iccsafe.org)
if you wish to purchase code books please visit the website of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Code Council, or the National Board.
Referenced Fire and Building Safety Code Memorandums
Building Energy Standards as administered by the Vermont Department of Public Service
Information for Architects, Designers, and Professional Engineers
Previous Code Editions
Effective Dates:
2015 Code - 10/10/16 - CURRENT > 2015 NFPA 101 | 2015 NFPA 1 | 2015 IBC | 2015 NBIC
2012 Code - 11/05/12 - 10/9/16 > 2012 NFPA 101 | 2012 NFPA 1 | 2012 IBC | 2004 NBIC
2006 Code (amended) - 06/01/11 - 11/04/12 > 2006 NFPA 101 | 2006 NFPA 1 | 2006 IBC | 2004 NBIC
2006 Code - 06/15/09 - 05/31/11 > 2006 NFPA 101 | 2006 NFPA 1 | 2006 IBC | 2004 NBIC
2005 Code - 10/22/05 - 06/14/09 > 2003 NFPA 101 | 2003 NFPA 1 | 2003 IBC | 2004 NBIC
1999 Code (amended)- 01/01/03 - 10/21/05 > 1997 NFPA 101 | 1997 NFPA 1 | 1996 BOCA NBC
1999 Code - 04/15/00 - 12/31/02 > 1997 NFPA 101 | 1997 NFPA 1 | 1996 BOCA NBC
1994 Code - 01/11/95 - 04/14/00 > 1994 NFPA 101 | 1992 NFPA 1 | 1987-88s BOCA NBC
1989 Code (amended)- 06/01/92 - 01/10/95 > 1988 NFPA 101 | 1987-88s BOCA NFPC | 1987-88s BOCA NBC
1989 Code - 09/01/89 - 05/31/92 > 1988 NFPA 101 | 1987-88s BOCA NFPC| 1987-88s BOCA NBC
1983 Code - 05/01/83 - 08/31/89 > 1981 NFPA 101 (H, D) | 1981-83s BOCA BFPC | 1981-83s BOCA BBC
1979 Code - 01/01/80 - 04/30/83 > 1976 NFPA 101 | 1976 AIA NBC
1975 Code - 12/23/74 - 12/31/79 > 1973 NFPA 101 | 1967 AIA NBC
1974 Code - 01/01/74 - 12/22/74 > 1973 NFPA 101 | 1967 AIA NBC
1973 Code - 07/11/73 - 12/31/73 > 1970 NFPA 101 | 1967 AIA NBC
1972 Code - 06/01/72 - 07/10/73 > 1970 NFPA 101 | 1967 AIA NBC
Research available for Codes prior to 1972
AIA - American Insurance Association
BBC - Basic Building Code
BFPC - BOCA Fire Prevention Code
BOCA - Building Officials and Code Administrators
H, D - Health Care, Detention
IBC - International Building Code
NBC - National Building Code
NBIC - National Board Inspection Code
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
NFPC - National Fire Prevention Code
s - BOCA Supplement