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Deadline For Public Comment

Deadline: Sep 02, 2022

The deadline for public comment has expired. Contact the agency or primary contact person listed below for assistance.

Rule Details

Rule Number: 22P019
Title: 2021 Vermont Plumbing Rules
Type: Standard
Status: Adopted
Agency: Plumbers' Examination Board
Legal Authority: 26 V.S.A. ยง 2173
Summary: The primary intent and focus of this rule is to update the Vermont adoption of the International Plumbing Code from the 2018 edition to the 2021 edition. The rules also allow for the updating of current methods and materials to be utilized. These rules are amended to clarify intent and answer frequently asked questions.
Persons Affected: Licensed plumbers, consulting engineers, the City of Burlington and other local Cities and towns, the Department of Health, the Agency of Natural Resources, the Department of Buildings and General Services, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association, Vermont Home Builders and Remodelers Association,Office of the Attorney General, Plumbers & PipefittersLocal 693, International Code Council (ICC), Building Safety Association of Vermont, Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Department of Labor (State Apprenticeship Council), Vermont Technical College (Technology Extension Division) American Institute of Architects, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers, American Council of Engineering Consultants, Division of Historic Preservation, Vermont Bar Association, Vermont Bankers Association, Association of Vermont Credit Unions, Vermont Association of Realtors, home owners and commercial building owners.
Economic Impact: There will be no adverse effect from the current rules. Updating the Plumbing Code may provide some cost saving alternatives, not currently available in the currently adopted Code version.
Posting date: Jul 27,2022

Hearing Information

Information for Hearing # 1
Hearing date:
08-26-2022 10:00 AM   
Location: Vermont Public Safety Headquarters
Address: 45 State Drive
City: Waterbury
State: VT
Zip: 05671
Hearing Notes:

Contact Information

Information for Contact # 1
Level: Primary    
Name: Gerald Garrow    
Agency: Plumbers' Examination Board    
Address: Department of Public Safety, 56 Howe Street Bldg. A, Suite 200    
City: Rutland    
State: VT    
Zip: 05701-3449    
Telephone: 802-786-5841    
Fax: 802-786-5872    
Email: 
gerald.garrow@vermont.gov
     
 
   
Website Address:  www.firesafety.vermont.gov
     
 
   
Information for Contact # 2
Level: Secondary    
Name: Robert Sponable, Deputy Director    
Agency: Department of Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety    
Address: 45 State Drive    
City: Waterbury    
State: VT    
Zip: 05671    
Telephone: 802-479-7566    
Fax: 802-479-7562    
Email: 
robert.sponable@vermont.gov
     
 
   
       

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