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Vermont Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — Vermont
- Vermont health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — Vermont
| Municipality | Local compliance steps | Required filings/docs | Inspections | Map + official reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Confirm zoning/use, open building-trade permits, coordinate fire/hood review. | Zoning + building applications, stamped plans, equipment schedule, state food-license package. | Building final, fire acceptance, pre-opening health inspection. | Map · City |
| South Burlington | Verify zoning/site constraints, submit construction permits, schedule fire prevention review. | Zoning/site materials, permit packet, MEP drawings, suppression docs, state food forms. | Trade finals, fire inspections, state health pre-op inspection. | Map · City |
| Rutland | Run zoning verification, file permits, complete fire/code coordination. | Zoning/building forms, code plans, equipment list, fire submittals, state food application. | Rough/final trade inspections, fire suppression/alarm tests, health pre-op. | Map · City |
| Barre | Confirm change-of-use, submit permit set, align fire testing windows. | Zoning permit application, trade permits, egress plans, hood/suppression docs, state food forms. | Construction finals, fire prevention inspection, health pre-op. | Map · City |
| Montpelier | Validate zoning/flood constraints, file coordinated plans, confirm utilities. | Zoning approval docs, permit packet, MEP/kitchen schedule, suppression forms, state food forms. | Trade finals, final building, fire acceptance, health pre-op. | Map · City |
Statewide references: VT Dept. of Health Food & Lodging · VT Secretary of State · VT Department of Taxes.
Opening task checklist
| Done | Task | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning/use verification complete | __________________ | __________ | |
| Plan review package submitted | __________________ | __________ | |
| Health/building/fire permits issued | __________________ | __________ | |
| Final inspections passed | __________________ | __________ |
Notes
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________