Vermont H0717 establishes a residential building code and energy standards for public buildings with residential units, and transfers jurisdiction.

Vermont H0717 authorizes the establishment of a permanent residential building code administrator position in the Division of Fire Safety for fiscal year 2027. The bill mandates the Division of Fire and Building Safety to adopt a residential building code for public buildings containing residential units, based on the International Residential Code, by December 31, 2027. It also transfers jurisdiction over the Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards from the Department of Public Service to the Division of Fire and Building Safety.

Vermont H0717 establishes a residential building code and energy standards for public buildings with residential units, and transfers jurisdiction.

Vermont H0717 authorizes the establishment of a permanent residential building code administrator position in the Division of Fire Safety for fiscal year 2027. The bill mandates the Division of Fire and Building Safety to adopt a residential building code for public buildings containing residential units, based on the International Residential Code, by December 31, 2027. It also transfers jurisdiction over the Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards from the Department of Public Service to the Division of Fire and Building Safety.