Vermont H0718 aims to enhance building energy efficiency by establishing a residential building code, improving the contractor registry, and.

Vermont H0718 establishes a residential building code to be adopted by the Division of Fire Safety, based on the International Residential Code, effective January 1, 2028. The bill creates a Residential Contractor Regulation Task Force to improve the contractor registry and expedite voluntary certifications. It mandates energy education modules for various professionals, including plumbers, boiler inspectors, and construction site supervisors, to align with state energy goals.

Vermont H0718 aims to enhance building energy efficiency by establishing a residential building code, improving the contractor registry, and.

Vermont H0718 establishes a residential building code to be adopted by the Division of Fire Safety, based on the International Residential Code, effective January 1, 2028. The bill creates a Residential Contractor Regulation Task Force to improve the contractor registry and expedite voluntary certifications. It mandates energy education modules for various professionals, including plumbers, boiler inspectors, and construction site supervisors, to align with state energy goals.