Vt. Residential Rental Housing Health & Safety Code (adopted under 18 V.S.A. ch. 172 / 20 V.S.A. ch. 172)

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Vermont Residential Rental Housing Health and Safety Code

Table of Contents

Section Page #
1. Authority of the Rule 4
2. Purpose of the Rules 4
3. Scope of the Rule 4
4. Definitions 4
5. Sanitation Facilities 7
6. Pest and Bedbug Control and Management 9
7. Heating 10
8. Natural and Mechanical Ventilation 11
9. Lighting and Electricity 11
10. Structural Elements 12
11. Mobile Homes on Rented Lots 12
12. General Responsibilities 12

ANNEX A Regional Map 14
ANNEX B How to contact The Division of Fire Safety 15

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1 - Authority
• Act No. 181
• This code is adopted under the authority of 20 V.S.A., Chapter 172
• Vermont Fire and Safety Building Code-2015

2 - Purpose
The purpose of this code is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the occupants of
rental housing. These rules in combination with the currently adopted Vermont Fire and
Building Safety Code, establishes minimum safety, health and habitability standards that all
residential rental housing in Vermont must conform to. Additional information about these
rules and their application may be obtained from the contact information below:
Division of Fire Safety. 45 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671
Telephone: 802-479-7561
Website: www.firesafety.vermont.gov

3 - Scope
3.1 This Rental Housing Health and Safety Code shall apply to all rented dwellings,
dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units, and mobile home lots used as a
regular residence.
3.2 This code does not apply to a licensed lodging establishment when the
occupancy is subject to meals and rooms tax pursuant to 32 V.S.A. Ch. 225. This
code does not apply to tents or similar structures provided to persons choosing
to live in such shelters as part of what is primarily an educational or experiential
opportunity.