Division of Fire Safety urges caution on quick adoption of International Residential Code in H.718 The Division of Fire Safety told the House committee it opposes a statutory deadline to adopt the International Residential Code (IRC) by Jan. 1, 2028, citing technical conflicts with existing state standards, sprinkler and design-professional requirements, and implementation burdens for trade licensing and records systems.

Vermont's Division of Fire Safety is raising alarms over a proposed deadline to adopt the International Residential Code, warning it could create chaos for small builders and inspectors alike.

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Northfield Selectboard urged to boost capital plan after fire hose fails certification Fire Chief Pete told the Selectboard that a recent certification test found the department's hoses noncompliant, prompting a request to raise capital funding for new hose, reserve stock and planning for costly apparatus replacements with long lead times.

Fire Chief Pete revealed that a critical portion of the fire department's hoses failed certification, sparking urgent discussions on budget increases for essential equipment replacements amid skyrocketing costs.

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Vermont Forest Fire Supervisor Dan Bilner discusses new wildland engine proposal Dan Bilner outlines Vermont's increasing wildfire risks and the need for a wildland engine.

Vermont is pushing for a wildland fire engine to combat rising wildfire threats, but will they secure the funding in time?

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