Vermont Plumbing Rules and 2024 IPC with Changes from 2021 including VT Amendments to the Code

This online continuing education course is designed for Master, Journeyman, and Specialist Plumbing Licensees in the State of Vermont. It provides a comprehensive, two-part learning experience covering:

1. Part I: Vermont Plumbing Rules (2025)
2. Part II: 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Vermont Amendments

The course emphasizes state-specific requirements, regulatory authority, and real-world application, ensuring participants fully understand how the IPC is modified and enforced within Vermont.

Part I – Vermont Plumbing Rules (2025): This section provides an in-depth review of the Vermont Plumbing Rules, focusing on licensing, enforcement, administrative requirements, and state-specific plumbing regulations. The Vermont Plumbing Rules are designed to protect public health, safety, and welfare by regulating plumbing installations, licensing qualified professionals, and enforcing compliance standards. This section covers the purpose, scope, definitions, licensing requirements, duties, work notice procedures, inspections, enforcement, fees, and administrative processes of the Vermont Plumbing Rules, including the roles of professionals and authorities, compliance obligations, and pathways for approvals, variances, and appeals.

Part II – 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and changes from 2021 with Vermont Amendments: This section provides a complete overview of the 2024 IPC, integrated with Vermont-specific amendments, highlighting how the national model code is modified to meet state requirements. The Vermont Plumbing Rules formally adopt the 2024 IPC with amendments, ensuring alignment with state agencies, environmental regulations, and safety standards. It covers key definitions, sections, articles, examples and tables of the IPC, aka, International Plumbing Code, and a summary of 2021 changes and updates. It encompasses chapters one to thirteen of the IPC 2021, whereby each chapter is thoroughly discussed, from general installation requirements to specialized systems and emerging technologies. The following chapters, are briefly discussed below and illustrated in this course:

• Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration: Establishes provisions for the application, enforcement, and administration of the code, including Vermont-specific administrative requirements and 2025 amendments such as the Work Notice system and state authority structure.

• Chapter 2 – Definitions: Provides definitions of terms used in the code, incorporating Vermont 2025 amended definitions and terminology applicable to state regulations.

• Chapter 3 – General Regulations: Contains safety requirements for plumbing installations, including modifications based on Vermont 2025 amendments and coordination with state agencies (e.g., ANR, Department of Public Safety).

• Chapter 4 – Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings: Regulates fixture requirements, including Vermont amendments related to accessibility, privacy requirements, and state health regulations.

• Chapter 5 – Water Heaters: Covers design and installation of water heaters, including Vermont 2025 requirements such as temperature limits and mandatory mixing valves.

• Chapter 6 – Water Supply and Distribution: Addresses potable water supply systems, including Vermont-specific amendments on water quality, low-lead standards, and ANR regulatory integration.

• Chapter 7 – Sanitary Drainage: Covers sanitary drainage systems, including Vermont amendments aligning with state environmental and wastewater regulations.

• Chapter 8 – Indirect/Special Waste: Includes requirements for indirect waste systems, incorporating Vermont-specific provisions for food service and environmental protection.

• Chapter 9 – Vents: Reviews venting requirements, including Vermont amendments such as restrictions on air admittance valves and required vent configurations.

• Chapter 10 – Traps, Interceptors and Separators: Covers trap and interceptor design, including Vermont-specific grease interceptor requirements and installation limitations.

• Chapter 11 – Storm Drainage: Regulates stormwater removal, including Vermont amendments coordinating with ANR stormwater regulations.

• Chapter 12 – Special Piping and Storage Systems: Addresses specialized systems, including Vermont modifications referencing NFPA standards and replacing portions of the IPC.

• Chapter 13 – Non-potable Water Systems: Covers non-potable systems, including Vermont requirements for prior approval and coordination with state agencies.

This online interactive video presentation is intended for plumbers and other technical personnel interested in learning about the Vermont Plumbing Rules and the International Plumbing Code (IPC). Participants will gain insights into the most recent updates, including Vermont 2025 amendments and changes from IPC 2021 to IPC 2024, with real-world examples that clarify how the code is applied in residential, commercial, and industrial settings within the State of Vermont. This course is designed to enhance knowledge of Vermont-specific compliance, safety practices, and effective system design. It emphasizes clarity, accessibility, and real-life application, making it an ideal resource for professionals seeking to stay up to date with the latest Vermont standards, rules, and installation requirements.