An act relating to the installation of fireblocking in single-family dwellings

This bill requires all new and existing single-family homes in Vermont to have fireblocking installed before they are sold. Fireblocking consists of approved materials placed in concealed spaces like walls, floors, and stairwells to stop flames from spreading between different areas of a house. Sellers must certify to buyers at closing that the home meets these installation standards, and if fireblocking is missing, sellers must fix the issue within 60 days of being notified. The law takes effect on July 1, 2023, and applies to individual family homes but excludes condominiums and multi-unit buildings.