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RI Gen L § 23-27.3-109.1.3.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-109.1.3.4 - Reports of manufactured home manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

§ 23-27.3-109.1.3.4. Reports of manufactured home manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.Each manufacturer, distributor, and dealer of manufactured homes shall establish and maintain such records, make such reports, and provide such information as the commissioner or the secretary of housing and urban development (HUD) may reasonably require to be able to determine whether the manufacturer, distributor, or dealer has acted or is acting in compliance with this section or the federal act and shall, upon request of a person duly designated by the commissioner or the secretary of HUD, permit the person to inspect appropriate books, papers, records, and documents relevant to determining whether the manufacturer, distributor, or dealer has acted or is acting in compliance with this section or the Federal Act.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 41, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-109.1.3.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-109.1.3.5 - Temporary greenhouse defined.

§ 23-27.3-109.1.3.5. Temporary greenhouse defined.A temporary greenhouse means specialized agricultural equipment having a framework covered with demountable polyurethane materials or materials of polyurethane nature and lacking a permanent and continuous foundation, which is specifically designed, constructed and used for the culture and propagation of horticultural commodities. A temporary greenhouse may include, but is not limited to, the use of heating devices, water and electrical utilities, and supporting poles embedded in non-continuous concrete. A temporary greenhouse by this definition is a temporary structure. A temporary greenhouse shall be exempt from property taxes.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 322, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-109.1.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-109.1.4 - Repealed.

§ 23-27.3-109.1.4. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 162, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 150, § 3; Repealed by P.L. 1999, ch. 430, § 1, effective July 3, 1999.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-109.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-109.2 - Accepted engineering practice.

§ 23-27.3-109.2. Accepted engineering practice.In the absence of provisions not specifically contained in this code or approved rules, the regulations, specifications, and standards listed in the Appendices of the state building code are deemed to represent engineering practice in respect to the material, equipment, system, or method of construction specified in the Appendices.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 430, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-109.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-109.3 - Proposing amendments to rules and regulations.

§ 23-27.3-109.3. Proposing amendments to rules and regulations.Any person may propose amendments of the regulations to this code at any time by using the proper forms. Public hearings shall be held or at times and places that the committee may determine to consider petitions for the amendments. Amendments to the regulations adopted by the committee, subject to approval pursuant to § 23-27.3-109.1, shall be binding upon all cities and towns.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 232, § 3; P.L. 1999, ch. 430, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-110.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-110.0 - Modifications and variances.

§ 23-27.3-110.0. Modifications and variances.When there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the state board of appeals or the local board of appeals may allow a variance or a modification from such provisions as applied for by the owner as provided in § 23-27.3-127.0; provided, that the decision of the board shall not conflict with the general objectives of this code and its enabling legislation and; provided further, that no decision shall be considered by any person or agency as a precedent for future decisions.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.0 - New and altered building and structure - Inspections.

§ 23-27.3-111.0. New and altered building and structure — Inspections.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 430, § 3.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.1 - Preliminary inspection.

§ 23-27.3-111.1. Preliminary inspection.Before issuing a permit, the building official may examine or cause to be examined all buildings, structures, and sites for which an application has been filed for a permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, demolish, or change the use thereof.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.2 - Inspection.

§ 23-27.3-111.2. Inspection.(a) The building official shall make all required inspections as specified in the provisions of this code and the building official shall conduct the inspections from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which the building official has issued a permit; and the building official shall maintain a record of all the examinations and inspections and of all violations of this code. In conjunction with specific construction projects, the building official may designate specific inspection points in the course of construction which require the contractor or builder to give the building official twenty-four (24) hours notice prior to the time when the inspections are required to be performed. The building official shall make the inspection within forty-eight (48) hours after the notification; weekend days and holidays are not included in the forty-eight (48) hours.(b) If the building official fails to perform an inspection within the time frame set forth in this section, the contractor or builder may hire a qualified third-party inspector or the state inspector. The building official shall accept reports of such inspections. For the purposes of this section, a qualified third-party inspector shall mean an individual certified in accordance with the provisions of § 23-27.3-107.6 or any professional authorized by the provisions of § 23-27.3-108.1.4. In order to hire a qualified third-party inspector or the state inspector, the contractor or builder shall notify the building official via email of the intent to hire a qualified third-party inspector or the state inspector to perform the inspection at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hire. If the state inspector performs the inspection, the salary and operating expenses for services provided shall be reimbursed to the state by the city or town receiving the services and shall be deposited as general revenues.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 76, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 81, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.3 - Manufacturing buildings.

§ 23-27.3-111.3. Manufacturing buildings.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.3.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.3.1 - Plant inspection.

§ 23-27.3-111.3.1. Plant inspection.Inspection of all manufactured buildings, building components, and manufactured homes at the place of manufacture shall be performed by a third party who shall be certified and approved by the committee and monitored by the commission as specified in the rules and regulations pursuant thereto. Fees collected from the manufacturers and third party firms for the approval of the manufactured buildings, building components, and manufactured homes shall be deposited as general revenues.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 4; P.L. 1985, ch. 162, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 74.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.3.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.3.2 - Installation site inspection.

§ 23-27.3-111.3.2. Installation site inspection.Inspection of all manufactured buildings, building components, and mobile homes at the installation site shall be made by the building official as specified in the rules and regulations pursuant thereto.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 4.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.4 - Existing buildings.

§ 23-27.3-111.4. Existing buildings.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.4.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.4.1 - Periodic inspections.

§ 23-27.3-111.4.1. Periodic inspections.The building official may develop plans for the systematic periodic inspection of all existing buildings and structures within his or her jurisdiction, and may cause the buildings and structures to be periodically or otherwise inspected, as specified in § 23-27.3-121.4, for compliance with this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.4.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.4.2 - Repealed.

§ 23-27.3-111.4.2. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1987, ch. 526, § 2, effective July 1, 1987.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.5 - Final inspection.

§ 23-27.3-111.5. Final inspection.The owner or his or her authorized representative shall notify the building official upon the completion of a building or structure or part thereof. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of use and occupancy required in § 23-27.3-120.0, a final inspection shall be made and all violations of the approved plans and permit shall be noted and the holder of the permit shall be notified of the violations. No certificate of use and occupancy shall be issued prior to full compliance with this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.6 - Inspection services.

§ 23-27.3-111.6. Inspection services.The building official may accept the written report of inspections from a professional engineer or registered architect licensed by the state; and the inspection shall designate all violations of the requirements of this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 526, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-111.7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-111.7 - Coordination of inspections.

§ 23-27.3-111.7. Coordination of inspections.Whenever in the enforcement of this code or another code or ordinance, the responsibility of more than one code official of the jurisdiction is involved, it shall be the duty of the code officials involved to coordinate their inspections and administrative orders as fully as practicable so that the owners and occupants of the structure shall not be subjected to visits by numerous inspectors nor multiple or conflicting orders. Whenever an inspector from any agency or department observes an apparent or actual violation of some provision of some law ordinance or code not within the inspector's authority to enforce, the inspector shall report the findings to the code official having jurisdiction.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 377, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-112.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-112.0 - Right of entry.

§ 23-27.3-112.0. Right of entry.The building official or his or her assistant shall have the right of entry to the buildings or structures for the proper performance of his or her duties during normal business hours, except that in the case of an emergency the building official shall have the right of entry at any time, if the entry is necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare. If any owner, occupant, or other person refuses, impedes, inhibits, interferes with, restricts, or obstructs entry and free access to any part of the structure, operation, or premise where inspection authorized by this code is sought, the building official or state building commissioner when assuming the duties of a building official may:(1) Seek from any judge of the district court a search warrant in accordance with chapter 5 of title 12.(2) Revoke or suspend any license, permit, or other permission regulated under this code where inspection of the structures, operation, or premises is sought to determine compliance with this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 162, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-112.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-112.1 - Official identification card.

§ 23-27.3-112.1. Official identification card.The committee may adopt an identification card and/or badge of office for building officials and their assistants which shall be displayed for the purpose of identification.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 430, § 3.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-112.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-112.2 - Municipal cooperation.

§ 23-27.3-112.2. Municipal cooperation.The assistance and cooperation of police, fire, and health departments and all other municipal officials shall be available to the building official as required in the performance of his or her duties.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-113.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-113.0 - Application for permit.

§ 23-27.3-113.0. Application for permit.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-113.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-113.1 - When permit is required.

§ 23-27.3-113.1. When permit is required.It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, remove, or demolish a building, or change the occupancy of a building from one use group as defined in this code to another; or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by this code, without first filing an application with the building official in writing and obtaining the required permit therefor; except that ordinary repairs as defined in § 23-27.3-102.0 which do not involve any violation of this code shall be exempt from this provision.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-113.1.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-113.1.1 - Issuance of permits for siding.

§ 23-27.3-113.1.1. Issuance of permits for siding.A building official shall issue a permit for the installation of siding only in conjunction with a notice that it is illegal to remove or reattach an electrical meter without an electrician's license and that removal or reattachment of an electrical meter without an electrician's license is a crime, which upon conviction shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of § 5-6-28.History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 366, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-113.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-113.2 - Form of application.

§ 23-27.3-113.2. Form of application.The application for a permit shall be submitted in such form as the building official may prescribe and shall be accomplished by the required fee as prescribed in § 23-27.3-118.0.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-113.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-113.3 - By whom application is made.

§ 23-27.3-113.3. By whom application is made.Application for a permit shall be made by the owner or lessee of the building or structure, or agent of either, or by the licensed engineer or architect employed in connection with the proposed work. If the application is made by a person other than the owner in fee, it shall be accompanied by a duly verified affidavit by the owner or the qualified person making the application that the proposed work is authorized for the purposes of making the application. The full names and addresses of the owner, lessee, applicant, and of the responsible officers, if the owner or lessee is a corporate body, shall be stated in the application.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-113.3.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-113.3.1 - Applications for work requiring licensed workers.

§ 23-27.3-113.3.1. Applications for work requiring licensed workers.(a) Prior to the approval of a permit for which a state law requires licensed persons to be responsible for the plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire alarm work, the licensed person(s) shall show the building official a recognized form of identification from the state licensing boards and sign the permit. The local official may verify the work is being done properly in the following manner:(1) The local official may at any time request the workers on the project to show proof of his or her license to perform the work, or(2) If the worker is not a licensed person, then the local official may take whatever remedial actions allowed by the code pertaining to the improper work found in violation. The workers found to be doing work without a valid Rhode Island license shall be reported to the appropriate licensing board for sanctions and penalties.(b) The owner/occupant of a single family dwelling shall be exempt from the requirements of subsection (a), but must obtain a permit, be inspected by the local official in accordance with the provisions of the code, and obtain approval of the work prior to use of the completed alteration. Additionally, in order to be exempt from the licensing requirements of subsection (a), the owner/occupant must undertake the work required to be licensed without the assistance of others.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-113.3.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-113.3.2 - Applications for work requiring registered workers.

§ 23-27.3-113.3.2. Applications for work requiring registered workers.(a) Prior to the approval of a permit issued to any contractor for work which state law requires that said contractor be registered, the registered contractor shall show the building official a recognized form of identification from the contractors' registration board and sign the permit. The local official may verify the work is being done properly in the following manner:If the worker is not a registered person, then the local official may take whatever remedial actions allowed by the code pertaining to the improper work found in violation. The workers found to be doing work without a valid Rhode Island registration shall be reported to the appropriate registration board for sanctions and penalties.(b) The owner/occupant of single family dwelling shall be exempt from the registration requirements of subsection (a), but must obtain a permit, be inspected by the local official in accordance with the provisions of the code, and obtain approval of the work prior to use of the completed alteration. Additionally, in order to be exempt from the registration requirements of subsection (a), the owner/occupant must undertake the work required to be licensed without the assistance of others who are compensated.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 648, § 3.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-113.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-113.4 - Description of work.

§ 23-27.3-113.4. Description of work.The application shall contain a general description of the proposed work, its location, the use and occupancy of all parts of the building or structure and of all portions of the site or lot not covered by the building; and shall state whether fire extinguishing equipment, plumbing, water piping, gasfitting, heating, or electrical work is involved, the estimated cost of the work including the general work, and such additional information as may be required; the facts contained in each application are to be certified by the applicant under oath.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-113.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-113.5 - Plans and specifications.

§ 23-27.3-113.5. Plans and specifications.The application for the permit shall be accompanied by not less than three (3) copies of specifications and plans drawn to scale, with sufficient clarity and detail dimensions to show the nature and character of the work to be performed. The plans and specifications shall have prior approval in accordance with the Fire Safety Code, chapters 28.1 — 28.39 of this title. When quality of materials is essential for conformity to this code, specific information shall be given to establish such quality; and in no case shall the code be cited or term "legal" or its equivalent be used as a substitute for specific information. The building official may waive the requirement for filing plans when the work involved is of a minor nature.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 377, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-113.5.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-113.5.1 - Repealed.

§ 23-27.3-113.5.1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1985, ch. 162, § 2, effective June 13, 1985.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-113.6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-113.6 - Plot plan.

§ 23-27.3-113.6. Plot plan.There shall also be filed a plot plan showing to scale the size and location of all the new construction and all existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, and the established street grades; and the plan shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey, and, when necessary, by a registered land surveyor if required by the building official. If demolition is to be performed, the plot plan shall show all construction to be demolished, and the location and size of all existing buildings and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The plot plan shall not be changed except as specified in § 23-27.3-115.4.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.