Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

No adoption ordinance could be found in the municipal code or city website; however, the Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code is adopted by Vermont as the minimum statewide code. Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 2 (adoption of national codes).

South Burlington, Vermont, adopted the 2015 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 2 (adoption of national codes) and Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 3 (Life Safety Code amendments). Note that, the RFBSC adopted the Life Safety Code as the statewide residential code. South Burlington, Vermont, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 2 (adoption of national codes), and Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 5 (IBC amendments). Note that the RFBSC adopted the IBC as a part of the state building codes. South Burlington, Vermont, adopted Chapter 4 of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 2 (state codes). 

Helpful resources for South Burlington, Vermont include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • South Burlington, Vermont Existing Ordinances
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Vermont

Residential Building Code

Vermont has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB, Vermont Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

South Burlington adopted their own custom residential codeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2015 Vermont Fire & Bldg. Safety Code (2015 NFPA 101)(South Burlington, VT Sec. 16-20. - Definitions.)

...instruction in the code and its enforcement. State fire and building safety code means the comprehensive document comprised of state and nationally recognized codes and standards for public safety from fire, explosions, and dangerous substances, adopted by the state pursuant to 20 V.S.A. ch. 173....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for South Burlington ? Unclear
Comments:

No amendment to Table R301.2(1) was located in the municipal code or city website. Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required. 

Government Officials

Comments

South Burlington, Vermont, adopted the 2015 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 2 (adoption of national codes) and Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 3 (Life Safety Code amendments). Note that, the RFBSC adopted the Life Safety Code as the statewide residential code. 

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

No adoption of Appendix J from the IRC was found in the municipal code. 

South Burlington, Vermont, adopted Chapter 4 of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 2 (state codes). 

Commercial Building Code

South Burlington adopted the 2015 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2015 Vermont Fire & Bldg. Safety Code (2015 IBC)(South Burlington, VT Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

South Burlington, Vermont, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 2 (adoption of national codes) and Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 5 (IBC amendments). Note that the RFBSC adopted the IBC as a part of the state building codes. 

Existing Buildings

South Burlington, Vermont, adopted Chapter 4 of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Code Vt. R. 28-070-001 § 2 (state codes).

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