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RI Gen L § 23-27.3-124.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-124.2 - Notice of unsafe condition.

§ 23-27.3-124.2. Notice of unsafe condition.When the whole or any part of any building, sign, or other structure shall be declared to be in an unsafe condition, the building official shall issue a notice of the unsafe condition to the owner of record describing the building or structure deemed unsafe, and an order either requiring that the building, sign, or structure be made safe or be demolished within a reasonable, stipulated time. All notices and orders shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the owners of the building by the building official or his or her designated agent or shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the last known address of the owner or owners. Orders to demolish any building, a sign, or structure shall also be issued to all mortgagees of record. If any owner or mortgagee cannot be located after due and diligent search, the notice and order shall be posted upon a conspicuous part of the building or structure, and the procedure shall be deemed the equivalent of personal notice. When a building or structure is ordered secured for any reason by the building official, the owner shall board the building or structure in accordance with § 23-27.3-124.6 within seven (7) days, or the building official may cause the necessary work to be done to secure the building or structure. The cost of the work shall be billed to the owner and be a lien against the real property as provided in § 23-27.3-125.7.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-124.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-124.3 - Appeals.

§ 23-27.3-124.3. Appeals.The owner shall either comply with the order or shall appeal the order to the local board of appeals within thirty (30) days of mailing or posting of the notice and order. There shall be no appeal to the order to board an unsecured or vacant building or structure. The board of appeals shall, if requested by the owner, hold a hearing where it will either confirm, modify, or revoke the notice and order of the building official in accordance with the provisions of § 23-27.3-126.0 as may be deemed just and proper in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-124.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-124.4 - Restoration of unsafe buildings.

§ 23-27.3-124.4. Restoration of unsafe buildings.A building, sign, or structure declared unsafe by the building official shall be restored to a safe and usable condition in one of the following manners:(1) When no change in use or occupancy is contemplated or compelled and the reconstruction or restoration is less than fifty percent (50%) of the physical value of the building, sign, or structure as defined in § 23-27.3-106.5, the building, sign, or structure shall be repaired in accordance with the applicable requirements of the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures, or if the rehabilitation code for existing buildings and structures is not applicable, the applicable requirements of § 23-27.3-106.3 or § 23-27.3-106.4; or(2) When a change in use or occupancy is contemplated or compelled, or reconstruction or restoration is in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the physical value of the building, sign, or structure as defined in § 23-27.3-106.5, exclusive of foundations, the building, sign, or structure shall be made to comply in all respects with the requirements for materials and methods set forth in the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures, or if said code does not apply, the requirements for materials and methods for new buildings, signs, or structures erected under the provisions of this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-124.4.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-124.4.1 - Compliance.

§ 23-27.3-124.4.1. Compliance.The owner of an unsafe building, sign, or other structure shall obtain the necessary permits to perform the restoration or reconstruction work required by the building official within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the notice of an unsafe condition and shall proceed immediately with the work as required in § 23-27.3-114.2 of this code. The work shall continue until the unsafe condition has been abated.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-124.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-124.5 - Disregard of unsafe notice.

§ 23-27.3-124.5. Disregard of unsafe notice.When an owner or the owner's authorized agent has been served with a notice of an unsafe condition and fails to comply with the order to either make the building, sign, or structure safe or to have it demolished within a stipulated time and has not appealed the order to the local board of appeals within the thirty (30) days required, the legal counsel of the municipality shall be advised and shall institute the appropriation action to compel compliance as provided in § 23-27.3-122.0. If in the opinion of the building official the condition poses an immediate danger to the public health, safety, and welfare, the building official shall cause all the necessary work to be done to either make the building, sign, or structure safe or to have it demolished. The cost of the work shall be billed to the owner and shall be a lien against the real property as provided in § 23-27.3-125.7.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-124.6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-124.6 - Boarding.

§ 23-27.3-124.6. Boarding.(a) Any building or structure which is ordered secure for any reason by the building official shall be boarded in accordance with the following specifications:(b) All openings (including doors and windows) from cellar to second floor inclusive, and all windows above the second floor leading to fire escapes, porches, or structural appurtenances on all floors must be covered from the exterior with a minimum of one-half inch (½") thick exterior grade plywood secured with screws of minimum length 15/8" or 2" (6d) ring shank nails placed 12 inches on center around the perimeter of the opening. Plywood shall be fitted so it rests snugly against the exterior frame butting up to the moulding or siding. All other windows must be secured in a similar manner with3/8" plywood from either the exterior or interior of the building.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-124.6.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-124.6.1 - Disconnection of utilities.

§ 23-27.3-124.6.1. Disconnection of utilities.All gas, electric, water, and other services to a boarded building or structure except sewer lines shall be disconnected.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-124.6.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-124.6.2 - Removal of debris and rubbish.

§ 23-27.3-124.6.2. Removal of debris and rubbish.Prior to boarding a building or structure, all decomposible debris and rubbish shall be removed from the premises.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-125.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-125.0 - Emergency measures.

§ 23-27.3-125.0. Emergency measures.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-125.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-125.1 - Vacating buildings.

§ 23-27.3-125.1. Vacating buildings.(a) When, in the opinion of the building official, there is actual and immediate danger of failure or collapse of a building or structure or any part thereof which would endanger life, or when any structure or part of a structure has fallen or collapsed and life is endangered by the occupation of the building, the building official is authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate the building immediately. The building official shall cause to be posted at each entrance to the building a notice reading as follows:THIS BUILDING IS UNSAFE AND ITS USE OR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL  (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to enter except for the purpose of making the required repairs or of demolishing the building or structure.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-125.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-125.2 - Temporary safeguards.

§ 23-27.3-125.2. Temporary safeguards.When, in the opinion of the building official, there is actual and immediate danger of collapse or failure of a building or structure or any part thereof, which would endanger life or property, the building official shall cause all necessary work to be instituted to render the building or structure or part thereof temporarily safe despite the fact that the action may occur prior to the institution of those legal procedures provided for by this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-125.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-125.3 - Closing streets.

§ 23-27.3-125.3. Closing streets.When necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare, the building official may temporarily close sidewalks, streets, buildings, and structures and areas adjacent to any unsafe buildings, and prohibit the use thereof.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-125.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-125.4 - Emergency repairs.

§ 23-27.3-125.4. Emergency repairs.For the purpose of §§ 23-27.3-124.5 — 23-27.3-125.5, the building official shall employ the necessary labor and materials to perform the required work as expeditiously as possible.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 153.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-125.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-125.5 - Hazardous buildings.

§ 23-27.3-125.5. Hazardous buildings.Whenever a building is in such hazardous condition as to create an immediate danger to the public health, safety, and welfare, either because of its potential as a fire hazard or because of the danger from collapse, the building official may board up the building immediately at the owner's expense and may order its immediate demolition. In the event that the owner fails to comply immediately with the order to demolish then the building official may demolish the building at the expense of the owner.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 297, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-125.6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-125.6 - Costs of emergency repairs.

§ 23-27.3-125.6. Costs of emergency repairs.Costs incurred in the performance of emergency work shall be paid from the municipal treasury on certificate of the building official; and the legal authority of the municipality shall institute appropriate action against the owner of the unsafe building or structure was located for the recovery of the costs.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-125.7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-125.7 - Lien for emergency repairs.

§ 23-27.3-125.7. Lien for emergency repairs.Whenever the owner fails to comply with an order to repair, board, or demolish a building, sign, or structure as required by the building official, and the building official has made repairs, boarded, or demolished the building, sign, or structure, reasonable costs incurred by the building official in the action shall be a lien against the real property. The lien shall be recorded with the records of land evidence of the municipality, and the lien shall incur legal interest from the date of recording. The cost incurred by the building official, plus the interest thereon, in the boarding or demolishing of a building, sign, or structure, shall be added to the amount of taxes due on the real estate where the building, sign, or structure was located. The tax collector of the city or town shall have the same powers and shall be subject to the same duties with respect to such claim as in the case of the annual taxes upon real estate, and the provisions of law relative to the collection of annual taxes, the sale or taking of land for the nonpayment thereof and the redemption of land so sold or taken shall apply to such a claim.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 208, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-126.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-126.0 - Appeals from orders in regard to unsafe buildings.

§ 23-27.3-126.0. Appeals from orders in regard to unsafe buildings.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-126.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-126.1 - Application for review.

§ 23-27.3-126.1. Application for review.The owner of a building or other structure or the owner's duly authorized representative who has been served with an order pertaining to an unsafe building or other structure and a notice to make the building or other structure safe, secure, or habitable or to take down and remove the building or other structure, shall have the right, except in cases of emergency, to demand a hearing before the board of appeal if the owner deems such order to be unnecessary, improper, or unreasonable, and the demand shall be in writing with a statement of reasons therefor.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-126.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-126.2 - Procedure.

§ 23-27.3-126.2. Procedure.The powers and duties of the board of appeal under this section shall be:(1) To inspect the building or other structure and to confirm, modify, or revoke the order of the building officials as may seem just and proper in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.(2) To determine the suitable cost of reconstruction, restoration or rehabilitation in the repair of an unsafe building or other structure, in the case of a disagreement or dispute in relation thereto.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-126.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-126.3 - Findings.

§ 23-27.3-126.3. Findings.(a) The board of appeals shall determine its findings and submit a report in writing affirming, modifying, or revoking the order of the building official in whole or in part, and shall determine the remedial steps if any to be taken to render the building or other structure safe.(b) The findings and determination agreed upon by a majority of the board shall be deemed conclusive, and certified copies of the report shall be filed with the building official and with the owner or the owner's representative, and shall be binding upon the building official and all parties in interest.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-127.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-127.0 - State and local boards of appeals.

§ 23-27.3-127.0. State and local boards of appeals.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-127.1.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-127.1.1 - Stay of proceedings.

§ 23-27.3-127.1.1. Stay of proceedings.The filing of an appeal by the owner shall stay all actions required by the state building commissioner's interpretation, order, requirement, direction, or failure to act, unless the state building commissioner charged with the administration or enforcement of this code or any of its rules or regulations presents evidence, and the board of standards and appeals finds that upon the evidence presented, a stay would involve imminent peril to public health, safety, and welfare. In such an event, the stay of all proceedings shall be waived or the board may order other action necessary to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare. Before waiving the stay of proceedings, the board shall hold a hearing and give the appellant and state, or local agency claiming that a stay would involve imminent peril to public health, safety, and welfare, notice in writing of the hearing not less than twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 41, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 162, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 526, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-127.1.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-127.1.2 - Granting variance.

§ 23-27.3-127.1.2. Granting variance.The board of standards and appeals may vary the application of any provision of this code to any particular case when in the opinion of the board, the enforcement of this code would do manifest injustice; provided, that the board finds that the decision to grant a variance, or modification will not conflict with the general objectives of this code. The board of standards and appeals may further grant blanket variances from the application of any provision of this code when, in the opinion of the board, these provisions have either been rendered obsolete or impose an unanticipated hardship upon the general public, and the board finds that the decision to grant a blanket variance will not conflict with the general objectives of this code. This blanket variance is effective until the next code adoption process of the committee.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 430, § 3.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-127.1.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-127.1.3 - Additional powers.

§ 23-27.3-127.1.3. Additional powers.The board may impose in any decision, limitations both as to time and use, and a continuation of any use permitted may be conditioned upon additional modifications as set forth in the decision.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-127.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-127.2 - Local board of appeals.

§ 23-27.3-127.2. Local board of appeals.(a) A board of appeals shall be appointed by each municipality. The board shall consist of the following five (5) members: one shall be an architect; two (2) shall be professional engineers; one shall be a builder or superintendent of construction; and one shall be a member of the general public. A member of a board of appeals of one municipality may also be a member of a board of appeals of another municipality. An aggrieved party as defined in § 23-27.3-127.1(b)(2)(i) — (b)(2)(vi) may appeal an interpretation, order, requirement, direction, or failure to act under this code by a local official of a city or town charged with the administration or enforcement of this code of any of its rules and regulations, to the local board in that city or town.(b) If there is no local board and an appeal is filed with the state board of appeals in accordance with § 23-27.3-127.1, all stenographic costs of the appeal shall be reimbursed to the budget account of the board by the municipality.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 4; P.L. 1985, ch. 162, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 526, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 542, § 56; P.L. 1991, ch. 48, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 430, § 3.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-127.2.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-127.2.1 - Membership and local board.

§ 23-27.3-127.2.1. Membership and local board.Any building code board of appeals duly established by ordinance or otherwise in a city or town and in existence on July 1, 1977, shall qualify as a local board of appeals under § 23-27.3-127.0, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this section. However, the procedure and rights for appeal for the board of appeals shall be governed by this code. If a city or town has not duly established by ordinance or otherwise a local building code appeals board by July 1, 1977, the city or town shall establish a board of appeals, hereinafter referred to as the local board of appeals, consisting of five (5) members appointed by the chief executive officer of the city or town; one member appointed for five (5) years, one for four (4) years, one for three (3) years, one for two (2) years and one to serve for one year or until his or her successor has been appointed, provided, however that appointments to the building code board of appeals for the city of East Providence shall be made by unanimous vote of the city council of the city of East Providence.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 447, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 85.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-127.2.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-127.2.2 - Stay of proceedings.

§ 23-27.3-127.2.2. Stay of proceedings.Entry of an appeal by the aggrieved party shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action or failure to act appealed from, unless the state or local agency or any person charged with the administration or enforcement of this code or any of its rules or regulations presents evidence and the board finds that, upon the evidence presented, a stay would involve imminent peril to public health, safety, and welfare. In such an event, a stay of all proceedings shall be waived or the board may order other action necessary to preserve public health, safety, and welfare. Before waiving the stay of proceedings the board shall hold a hearing and give the appellant, state, or local agency claiming that a stay would involve imminent peril to public health, safety, and welfare, notice in writing of the hearing not less than twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 41, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 162, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 526, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-127.2.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-127.2.3 - Granting variance.

§ 23-27.3-127.2.3. Granting variance.The local board of appeals may vary the application of any provision of this code to any particular case when, in the opinion of the board, the enforcement of this code would do manifest injustice; provided, that the board finds that the decision to grant a variance or modification will not conflict with the general objectives of this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-127.2.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-127.2.4 - Additional powers.

§ 23-27.3-127.2.4. Additional powers.The board may impose in any decision, limitations both as to time and use, and a continuation of any use permitted may be conditioned upon modifications as set forth in the decision.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.