PLUMBING

The purpose of these rules is to protect and improve the general health and welfare of the people of the State of Vermont in the fields of environmental sanitation, water treatment, domestic supply and hydronically related hot water heating, by authorizing and enforcing rules and regulations for properly designed, acceptably installed and adequately maintained plumbing, water treatment and hydronically related water heating systems and by licensing qualified plumbers and qualified heating and water treatment specialists.

These rules shall apply to all public buildings, whether or not connected to public water systems or public sewage systems, and to all other buildings or facilities connected to a public water or sewage system. Owner-occupied single family residences which are not on public water systems or public sewage systems are not covered by these rules. Existing public buildings, and all other existing buildings or facilities which are on public water systems or public sewage systems must comply with these rules whenever the plumbing in those buildings or premises is changed, replaced, or altered.

2004 VERMONT PLUMBING SAFETY RULES
Effective February 1, 2005

• Vermont Plumbing Rules - The Department of Public Safety and the Plumber's Examining Board have updated the State of Vermont Plumbing Rules. The new rules adopt the 2003 International Plumbing Code as the plumbing code in effect in the state of Vermont.
• Vermont Plumbing Statute, Title 26, Chapter 39
• Vermont Plumbing Board Ruling January 8, 2008 - Waterless Urinals

CURRENTLY ADOPTED CODES

International Plumbing Code, 2003 Edition, as amended

NOTE: The Division of Fire Safety does not sell code books. Please contact the International Code Council (ICC) to purchase the coes and standards.

PLUMBING WORK NOTICES

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Inspection Request

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Completion Certificate

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PLUMBING & HEATING INSPECTORS

All plumbing and heating inspections are now handled by Gerald Garrow out of the Rutland Fire Safety office.

LICENSED PLUMBERS

• List of Licensed Plumbers in the State of Vermont (updated monthly)

PLUMBING LICENSE APPLICATIONS

JOURNEYMAN

• Journeyman Plumber License Application Instructions
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• Download Application in Adobe®

MASTER PLUMBER

• Master Plumber License Application Instructions
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• Download Application in Adobe Acrobat

SPECIALIST PLUMBER

• Specialist Plumber License Application Instructions
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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Approved Continuing Education Seminars

RELATED INFORMATION

NEW LAW REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF LEAD IN PLUMBING FIXTURES, PIPE & SOLDER:

Effective January 1, 2010, a new law (known as “Act 193”) restricting the sale or use of plumbing fixtures, pipes and solder, with lead amounts that are above the new limits applies in all plumbing fixtures which convey or distribute water for human consumption (i.e. water that is used for cooking or drinking). The restrictions of Act 193 apply in all buildings, even those buildings not covered by the Plumbing Rules.

The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has issued guidance on Act 193 and lead in plumbing supplies: http://www.atg.state.vt.us/assets/files/LeadinPlumbing.pdf

For additional information on Act 193, please visit the Vermont Attorney General’s website: http://www.atg.state.vt.us/issues/consumer-protection/lead-issues.php
or contact Assistant Attorney General Rob McDougall at: rmcdougall@atg.state.vt.us or (802)-828-5507.

Vermont Plumbers' Examining Board Review Guidelines
Plumbers' Board Scheduled Meetings
Memorndum Regarding Mixing Valve Requirement

Plumbing Code Highlights and Technical Information