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RI Gen L § 23-27.3-101.2.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-101.2.2 - Buildings and structures, existing and under construction.

§ 23-27.3-101.2.2. Buildings and structures, existing and under construction.The building official as hereinafter defined shall determine any requirement which is not specifically covered by this code and which is essential for structural strength, adequate egress facilities, sanitary conditions, equipment, light and ventilation, and fire safety of existing buildings and structures or buildings and structures under construction. The committee shall be notified in writing within seven (7) working days of any action taken under this section.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-101.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-101.3 - Zoning restrictions.

§ 23-27.3-101.3. Zoning restrictions.When the provisions in this code specified for structural strength, adequate egress facilities, sanitary conditions, equipment, light and ventilation, and fire safety conflict with the local zoning ordinances, this code shall control the erection or alteration of buildings. In respect to location, use and type, permissible area, and height, the local zoning ordinance shall control.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 85.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-102.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-102.0 - Ordinary repairs.

§ 23-27.3-102.0. Ordinary repairs.(a) Ordinary repairs to buildings and structures may be made without application or notice to the building official, but the repairs shall not include:(1) The installation of any siding;(2) The cutting away of any wall, partition or portion of the wall;(3) The removal or cutting away of any structural beam or bearing support;(4) The removal or change of any required means of egress;(5) Rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the exitway requirements;(6) Alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standard pipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping;(7) Electric wiring;(8) Mechanical or other work which affects public health, safety or welfare.(b) All work not classified as ordinary repair shall comply with the rules and regulations or ordinances of the municipality as to the procurement of a permit for these repairs.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 415, § 19.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-103.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-103.0 - Installation of service equipment.

§ 23-27.3-103.0. Installation of service equipment.When the installation, extension, alteration, or repair of an elevator, moving stairway, mechanical equipment, refrigeration, air conditioning or ventilation apparatus, plumbing, gas piping, electric wiring, heating system, or any other equipment is specifically controlled by the provisions of the code or the approved rules and regulations, it shall be unlawful to use the equipment until a certificate of approval has been issued therefore by the building official or other municipal or state agency having jurisdiction.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-104.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-104.0 - Maintenance.

§ 23-27.3-104.0. Maintenance.All buildings and structures and all parts of them shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All service equipment, means of egress, devices, and safeguards which are required by this code, or by the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures, in a building or structure shall be maintained in good working order. Any requirement necessary for the safety of the occupants of buildings and structures, not specifically covered by this code, shall be determined by the building official.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-104.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-104.1 - Owner responsibility.

§ 23-27.3-104.1. Owner responsibility.The owner, as defined in article 2, or the owner's designated agent, shall be responsible for the safe and sanitary maintenance of the building or structure and its exitway facilities at all times, unless otherwise specifically provided in this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-105.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-105.0 - Change in existing use.

§ 23-27.3-105.0. Change in existing use.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-105.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-105.1 - Continuation of existing use.

§ 23-27.3-105.1. Continuation of existing use.The legal use and occupancy of any structure existing on July 1, 1977, or for which it had been heretofore approved, may be continued without change, except as may be specifically covered in this code or as may be deemed necessary by the building official for the general health, safety, and welfare of the occupants and the public. This section shall in no way conflict with local zoning ordinances and local zoning classifications.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-105.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-105.2 - Change in use and occupancy.

§ 23-27.3-105.2. Change in use and occupancy.It is unlawful to make any change in the use or occupancy of any structure or part of it which would subject it to any provision of this code, including the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures, without the approval of the building official and without the issuance of a certificate of occupancy indicating that the structure complies with the provisions of this code, or the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures as appropriate, for proposed new use or occupancy and that the change does not result in any greater hazard to public health, safety, and welfare.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-105.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-105.3 - Part change in use.

§ 23-27.3-105.3. Part change in use.If a portion of a building is changed in occupancy or to a new use group, and that portion is separated from the remainder of the building with the required vertical and horizontal fire division complying with the fire grading as provided by this code, then the construction involved in the change shall be made to conform to the requirements of this code, or the requirements of the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures as applicable for the new use and occupancy, and the existing portion shall be made to comply with the exitway requirements of this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 162, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 87; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-105.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-105.4 - Reestablishment of a prior use.

§ 23-27.3-105.4. Reestablishment of a prior use.After an approved change of use has been made to a building or parts thereof, the reestablishment of a prior use that is not permitted for a new building, or parts thereof of the same type of construction, is prohibited unless all the applicable provisions of this code have been met.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-106.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-106.0 - Existing structures.

§ 23-27.3-106.0. Existing structures.(a) (1) Except as provided in this section, existing buildings or structures when altered, renovated, reconstructed or repaired or a change of use occurs as specified in this section shall be made to conform to the requirements of the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures. See chapters 2 through 34 of regulation SBC-1 for new buildings.(2) Except as provided for in the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures, the alternative procedures of SBC-1, chapter 34, entitled Repair, Alteration, Addition to, and Change of Use of Existing Buildings, may be used in lieu of the provisions of this section for all existing buildings in which there is work involving repairs, alterations, additions, or changes of use and occupancy.(b) Flood resistant construction for buildings or structures in flood hazard areas. In order to determine the percentage between the costs for alterations, renovations, reconstruction and repairs and the physical value of the building or structure, to establish whether a substantial improvement or a substantial damage occurs, the building official shall exclude the alteration, renovation, reconstruction and repair cost of the following item:All nonpermit items such as painting, decorating, landscaping, fees, and the like.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 236, §§ 3, 4; P.L. 1989, ch. 178, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 379, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 85; P.L. 1999, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 232, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 415, § 19.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-106.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-106.1 - Substantial improvements.

§ 23-27.3-106.1. Substantial improvements.If substantial improvements are made within any twelve (12) month period costing in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the physical value of the building, this code's requirements for flood resistant construction for new structures shall apply.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 232, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-106.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-106.2 - Substantial damages exceeding fifty percent.

§ 23-27.3-106.2. Substantial damages exceeding fifty percent.If the building is damaged by fire or any other cause to an extent in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the physical value of the building before the damage was incurred, this code's requirements for flood resistant construction for new structures shall apply.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 232, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-106.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-106.3 - Improvements and damages between twenty-five and fifty percent of value.

§ 23-27.3-106.3. Improvements and damages between twenty-five and fifty percent of value.If the cost of alterations or repairs described in this chapter is between twenty-five (25%) and fifty percent (50%) of the physical value of a structure, the building official shall determine to what degree the portions so altered or repaired shall be made to conform to the requirements of the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 232, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-106.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-106.4 - Improvements or damages under twenty-five percent of value.

§ 23-27.3-106.4. Improvements or damages under twenty-five percent of value.If the cost of alterations or repairs described in this chapter is twenty-five percent (25%) or less of the physical value of the building, the building official shall permit, consistent with the requirements of the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures, the restoration of the building to its condition previous to damage or deterioration with materials of equal quality as those of which the building was originally constructed; provided, however, that the construction does not endanger the general health, safety, and welfare.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 232, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-106.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-106.5 - Physical value.

§ 23-27.3-106.5. Physical value.In applying the provisions of §§ 23-27.3-106.0 — 23-27.3-106.5, physical value of the building or structure shall be based on the current market value. Market value shall be established by the owner who shall provide the market value of the building or structure prior to alteration, as established by an appraiser, estimator or real estate broker.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 236, §§ 3, 4; P.L. 1999, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 232, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-107.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-107.0 - Department of building inspection.

§ 23-27.3-107.0. Department of building inspection.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-107.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-107.1 - Local building official - Appointment.

§ 23-27.3-107.1. Local building official — Appointment.The appropriate local authority shall appoint an officer to administer the code. The officer shall be known as the building official. Two (2) or more communities may combine in the appointment of a building official for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, including officials serving in such capacity on January 1, 1977, shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, except that such incumbent officials shall not be required to meet the official provisions for local building officials set forth in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 179, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-107.1.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-107.1.1 - Local inspector.

§ 23-27.3-107.1.1. Local inspector.(a) The appropriate local authority may appoint one or more local full-time or part-time inspectors to assist the building official in the performance of his or her duties and in the enforcement of this code.(b) (1) Building Inspectors-1 shall have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in general building construction and except for the length of experience required shall possess similar qualifications of a local building official as required by § 23-27.3-107.5, and shall possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential Building Inspector. However, ICC certification as a Residential Building Inspector shall not be required in the case of a building inspector holding a current state certification prior to July 1, 2010. A Building Inspector-1 is responsible to enforce the provisions of the state residential code SBC-2.Building Inspectors-2 shall have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in general building construction; shall possess ICC certifications as a Residential Building Inspector and Commercial Building Inspector; and shall possess similar qualifications of a local building official, as required by § 23-27.3-107.5. However, ICC certification as a Residential Building Inspector and a Commercial Building Inspector shall not be required in the case of a building inspector holding a current state certification prior to July 1, 2010. A Building Inspector-2 is authorized to enforce the provisions of both the state building code SBC-1 and the state residential code SBC-2.(2) Electrical inspectors shall have a minimum of five (5) years' experience and a Rhode Island Class A or Class B electrician's license.(3) Mechanical inspectors shall have a minimum of five (5) years' experience and a valid Rhode Island master pipe fitters I or journeyperson contractor's license.(4) Plumbing inspectors shall have a minimum of five (5) years' experience and a Rhode Island master or journeyperson plumber's license.(5) Mechanical and plumbing inspectors who have been enforcing either code prior to January 1, 1986, may continue to do so.(c) Inspectors listed in this section shall have the authority to affix their signature to permits that pertain to the work they inspect.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 162, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 179, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 190, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 223, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 270, § 1; P.L. 2020, ch. 79, art. 2, § 14.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-107.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-107.2 - Alternate local building official.

§ 23-27.3-107.2. Alternate local building official.The appropriate local authority shall appoint an alternate building official to act on behalf of the building official during any period of disability caused by, but not limited to, illness, absence, or conflict of interest. The alternate building official shall meet the qualifications of § 23-27.3-107.5. The appropriate local authority shall appoint an alternate local building official within ten (10) calendar days or request the state building office's services as allowed in § 23-27.3-107.3. When the office's services are used due to the lack of a local building official, the salary and operating expenses of the commissioner, or his or her designee, shall be reimbursed to the state as allowed by § 23-27.3-108.2(c).History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1, P.L. 1989, ch. 179, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 4.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-107.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-107.3 - Appointment of personnel by state building commissioner.

§ 23-27.3-107.3. Appointment of personnel by state building commissioner.(a) The state building commissioner may appoint such other personnel as shall be necessary for the administration of the code. In the absence of a local building official or an alternate, as detailed in § 23-27.3-107.2, the commissioner shall assume the responsibility of the local building official and inspectors as required by § 23-27.3-107.4 and shall designate one of the following agents to enforce the code:(1) A member of the commissioner's staff who meets the qualifications of § 23-27.3-107.5 and is certified in accordance with § 23-27.3-107.6.(2) An architect or engineer contracted by the commissioner through the department of business regulation.(3) A building official who is selected from a list of previously certified officials or inspectors.(b) The salary and operating expenses for services provided in accordance with subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) shall be reimbursed to the state by the city or town receiving the services and shall be deposited as general revenues. The attorney general shall be informed of any failure of the appropriate local authority to appoint a local building official to enforce the code in accordance with §§ 23-27.3-107.1 or 23-27.3-107.2.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 179, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 74; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 3, § 3.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-107.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-107.4 - Qualifications and duties of the state building commissioner.

§ 23-27.3-107.4. Qualifications and duties of the state building commissioner.(a) The state building commissioner shall serve as the executive secretary to the state building code standards committee. In addition to the state building commissioner's other duties as set forth in this chapter, the state building commissioner shall assume the authority for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the state building code in a municipality where there is no local building official.(b) The state building commissioner shall be a member of the classified service, and for administrative purposes shall be assigned a position in the department of business regulation. Qualifications for the position of the state building commissioner shall be established in accordance with provisions of the classified service of the state, and shall include the provision that the qualifications include at least ten (10) years' experience in building or building regulations generally, and that the commissioner be an architect or professional engineer licensed in the state or a certified building official presently or previously employed by a municipality and having at least ten (10) years' experience in the building construction or inspection field.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 236, §§ 3, 4; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 61, § 9; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 3, § 3.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-107.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-107.5 - Local building official - Qualifications - Powers and duties.

§ 23-27.3-107.5. Local building official — Qualifications — Powers and duties.The building official, to be eligible for appointment, shall have had at least five (5) years experience in construction, design, or supervision. The building official shall be generally informed on the quality and strength of building materials, on the accepted requirements of building construction, on good practice in fire prevention, on the accepted requirements regarding light and ventilation, on the accepted requirements for safe exit facilities, and on other items of equipment essential for the safety, comfort, and convenience of occupants, and shall be certified under the provisions of § 23-27.3-107.6, and shall possess an international code council (ICC) certification as a certified building official (CBO), except that the qualifications outlined in this section shall not be required in the case of a building official holding a current state certification prior to July 1, 2010. The building official shall pass upon any question relative to the mode, manner of construction, or materials to be used in the erection or alteration of buildings or structures. The building official shall require compliance with the provisions of the state building code of all rules lawfully adopted and promulgated thereunder, and of laws relating to construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, and integral equipment, and location, use, occupancy, and maintenance of buildings and structures, except as may be otherwise provided for. The building official or his or her assistant shall have the right of entry to 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 safety.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 236, §§ 3, 4; P.L. 1985, ch. 162, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 303, § 1.