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RI Gen L § 23-26-31 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-26 - Bedding and Upholstered Furniture|Section 23-26-31 - Fees.

§ 23-26-31. Fees.(a) The per annum fees imposed for licenses issued pursuant to § 23-26-30 shall be as follows:(1) Every applicant classified as a manufacturer of articles of bedding for sale at wholesale or retail or as a supply dealer shall pay, prior to the issuance of a general license, a per annum fee of two hundred ten dollars ($210) and the licensee may be engaged in any or all of the following:(i) Manufacture of articles of bedding for sale at wholesale;(ii) Manufacture of articles of bedding for sale at retail;(iii) Supply dealer;(iv) Repairer-renovator.(2) Every applicant classified as a repairer-renovator or retailer of second-hand articles of bedding shall pay, prior to the issuance of a limited license, a per annum fee of sixty dollars ($60.00), and the licensee may be engaged in any or all of the following:(i) Repairer-renovator;(ii) Retailer of second-hand articles of bedding; provided, however, that if a licensee is reclassified from one category to another which calls for a higher license fee, he or she shall pay a pro rata share of the higher license fee for the unexpired period and shall be issued a new license to expire on the expiration date of the original license.(b) If, through error, a licensee has been improperly classified as of the date of issue of his or her current license, the proper fee for the entire period shall be payable. Any overpayment shall be refunded to the licensee. No refunds shall be allowed to any licensee who has discontinued business, or whose license has been revoked or suspended or who has been reclassified to a category calling for a greater or lesser license fee, except as provided herein. The fee shall be paid to the director of business regulation. For reissuing a revoked or expired license the fee shall be the same as for an original license.(c) All payments for registration fees, sterilization process, permits, fines and penalties, and other money received under this chapter shall constitute inspection fees for the purpose of enforcing this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 1976, ch. 331, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 167, art. XVI, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 184, § 12; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 30, § 8; P.L. 2009, ch. 68, art. 12, § 9.
RI Gen L § 23-27-1 - 23-27-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27 - Building Regulation Generally|Section 23-27-1 - 23-27-7 - Repealed.

§ 23-27-1 — 23-27-7. Repealed.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 40, § 25; G.L. 1909, ch. 50, § 26; G.L. 1923, ch. 51, § 26; G.L. 1956, ch. 51, § 48, as enacted by P.L. 1937, ch. 2517, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 333, §§ 26, 27; G.L. 1956, ch. 333, § 52, as enacted by P.L. 1950, ch. 2525, § 1; G.L. 1956, §§ 23-27-1 — 23-27-5, 23-27-7; G.L. 1956, § 23-27-6, as enacted by P.L. 1970, ch. 27, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.1-1 - 23-27.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.1 - Safety Glazing|Section 23-27.1-1 - 23-27.1-7 - Repealed.

§ 23-27.1-1 — 23-27.1-7. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1973, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 325, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1988, ch. 270, § 1, effective June 7, 1988.
RI Gen L § 23-27.2-1 - 23-27.2-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.2 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.2-1 - 23-27.2-17 - Repealed.

§ 23-27.2-1 — 23-27.2-17. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1973, ch. 138, § 1; P.L. 1974, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 148, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1979, ch. 148, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-1 - 23-27.3-1.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-1 - 23-27.3-1.1 - Repealed.

§ 23-27.3-1 — 23-27.3-1.1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1977, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 1977, ch. 254, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 273, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1981, ch. 232, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.0 - Scope.

§ 23-27.3-100.0. Scope.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1 - Short title - Applicability.

§ 23-27.3-100.1. Short title — Applicability.This act shall be known as the "Rhode Island state building code" referred to throughout this chapter as "this code", which includes a rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures. In accordance with this chapter, this act controls:(1) The construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, demolition, removal, inspection, issuance, and revocation of permits or licenses, installation of equipment, classification, and definition of any building or structure, and use or occupancy of all buildings and structure and parts of them;(2) The rehabilitation and maintenance of existing buildings;(3) The standards or requirements for materials to be used in connection with buildings and structures, including but not limited for safety, ingress and egress, energy conservation, and sanitary conditions;(4) The establishment of reasonable fees for the issuance of licenses and permits in connection with buildings and structures;Except as those matters are otherwise provided for in the general laws or in the rules and regulations authorized for promulgation under the provisions of this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1.1 - Chapter title - Applicability.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.1. Chapter title — Applicability.This chapter shall be known as the Rhode Island State Building Code hereinafter referred to as this code. This chapter shall control:(1) The construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, demolition, removal, inspection, issuance, and revocation of permits or licenses, installation of equipment, classification and definition of any building or structure, and use or occupancy of all buildings and structure and parts thereof;(2) The rehabilitation and maintenance of existing buildings;(3) The standards or requirements for materials to be used in connection therewith, including, but not limited, for safety, ingress and egress, energy conservation, and sanitary conditions;(4) The establishment of reasonable fees for the issuance of licenses and permits in connection therewith;except as such matters are otherwise provided for in the general laws, or in the rules and regulations authorized for promulgation under the provisions of this code.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1.2 - Purpose.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.2. Purpose.The general assembly hereby finds and declares that a state building code for Rhode Island is necessary to establish adequate and uniform regulations governing the construction and alteration of buildings and structures within the state. The general assembly further finds and declares that the people of Rhode Island will benefit by the adoption of a modern uniform building code which takes into account current scientific and engineering knowledge and allows for the utilization of modern materials and methods of construction for the regulation of construction within the state of Rhode Island in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1.3 - Creation of the state building code standards committee.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.3. Creation of the state building code standards committee.(a) There is created as an agency of state government a state building code standards committee that shall adopt, promulgate, and administer a state building code for the purpose of regulating the design, construction, and use of buildings or structures previously erected, in accordance with a rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures developed pursuant to chapter 29.1 of this title, and to make any amendments to them as they, from time to time, deem necessary or desirable, the building code to include any code, rule, or regulation incorporated in the code by reference.(b) A standing subcommittee is made part of the state building code standards committee to promulgate and administer a state housing and property maintenance code for the purpose of establishing minimum requirements and standards and to regulate the occupancy and use of existing premises, structures, buildings, equipment, and facilities, and to make amendments to them as deemed necessary.(c) A joint committee, with membership as set forth in § 23-29.1-2(a) from the state building code standards committee, shall develop and recommend for adoption and promulgation, a rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures, which code shall include building code elements to be administered by the state building code standards committee as the authority having jurisdiction over the elements.(d) The state building code standards committee shall be housed within the state building office.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 378, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 3, § 3; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 4.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1.5 - Building code - Adoption and promulgation by committee.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.5. Building code — Adoption and promulgation by committee.The state building standards committee has the authority to adopt, promulgate, and administer a state building code, which shall include: (a) Provisions and amendments as necessary to resolve conflicts between fire safety codes and building codes, as provided for in § 23-28.01-6; and (b) A rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures. The building code may be promulgated in several sections, with a section applicable to one- and two-family (2) dwellings; to multiple dwellings and hotels and motels; to general building construction; to plumbing; and to electrical. The building code shall incorporate minimum standards for the location, design, construction, and installation of wells that are appurtenances to a building in applicable sections. For purposes of this chapter, "appurtenance" includes the installation, alteration, or repair of wells connected to a structure consistent with chapter 13.2 of title 46. The building code and the sections thereof shall be reasonably consistent with recognized and accepted standards adopted by national model code organizations and recognized authorities. To the extent that any state or local building codes, statutes, or ordinances are inconsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title III, Public Accommodations and Services Operated by Private Entities, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq., and its regulations and standards, they are hereby repealed. The state building code standards committee is hereby directed to adopt rules and regulations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II and III (28 C.F.R. 35 and 28 C.F.R. 36, as amended), as soon as possible, but no later than February 15, 2012, to take effect on or before March 15, 2012. The state building code standards committee is hereby authorized and directed to update those rules and regulations consistent with the future revisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Standards. All electrical work done in the state shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). The state building commission shall adopt the latest edition of the NEC, including any amendments to the NEC by the commission. The adoption of the NEC by the commission shall be completed so that it will take effect on the first day of July of the year the edition is dated.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 48, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 151, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 155, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 195, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 272, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 17, § 5; P.L. 2019, ch. 296, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 297, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1.5.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1.5.2 - Existing codes.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.5.2. Existing codes.All existing codes shall remain in effect until the date established by the legislative act which provides for the adoption of the code promulgated by the committee.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 178, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1.5.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1.5.3 - State rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.5.3. State rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures.The state building code standards committee has the authority to adopt, amend, and repeal the building code elements of the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures and to promulgate and administer the building code elements of the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures, which supercedes for existing buildings and structures other codes and regulations adopted by the building code standards committee, unless the provisions of other codes and regulations are not inconsistent with the provisions of the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures.History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 185, § 2; P.L. 2000, ch. 290, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1.5.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1.5.4 - State energy conservation code.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.5.4. State energy conservation code.(a) The state building code standards committee shall adopt, an energy conservation code, which shall be based on appropriate nationally and internationally recognized models, and shall promulgate and administer the energy conservation code. The energy conservation code shall contain provisions pertaining to, but not limited to, the construction of buildings, the use of renewable energy resources in buildings, the efficient use of energy within buildings, and the orientation of buildings on their sites. The state energy conservation code shall at a minimum:(1) For residential buildings, meet or exceed the most recently published International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), or achieve equivalent or greater energy savings. The state building code standards committee shall revise the state energy conservation code to comply with this requirement within one year of any update to the International Energy Conservation Code.(2) For commercial buildings, meet or exceed the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESN A Standard 90.1-2007, or achieve equivalent or greater energy savings.(b) The state building code standards committee shall develop a plan to achieve compliance with the building code(s) described in subdivisions (1) and (2) no later than February 17, 2017 in at least ninety percent (90%) of new and renovated residential and commercial building space in the state. Such plan shall include active training and enforcement programs and measurement of the rate of compliance each year.History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 142, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 10, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 11, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1.5.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1.5.5 - Hurricane, storm, and flood standards.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.5.5. Hurricane, storm, and flood standards.The state building code standards committee has the authority in consultation with the building code commissioner, to adopt, maintain, amend, and repeal code provisions, which shall be reasonably consistent with recognized and accepted standards and codes, including for existing buildings, for storm and flood resistance. Such code provisions shall, to the extent reasonable and feasible, take into account climatic changes and potential climatic changes and sea level rise. Flood velocity zones may incorporate freeboard calculations adopted by the Coastal Resources Management Council pursuant to its power to formulate standards under the provisions of § 46-23-6.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 169, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1.6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1.6 - Committee as board of standards and appeals - Powers and duties - Appeals.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.6. Committee as board of standards and appeals — Powers and duties — Appeals.The building codes standards committee, after the state building code is adopted and promulgated, will serve as a board of standards and appeals. For the purpose of securing for the public the benefits of new developments in the building industry and insuring public health, the board shall make or cause to be made investigations, or may accept authenticated reports from recognized authoritative sources on new materials or modes of construction intended for use in the construction of buildings or structures, and shall promulgate regulations setting forth the conditions under which the materials or modes of construction may be used. The regulations and amendments thereto shall have the same force and effect as the provisions of the code.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1.7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1.7 - Effect of local codes - Repeal of local authority.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.7. Effect of local codes — Repeal of local authority.The local building codes and ordinances shall remain in effect until the adoption of the state building code, July 1, 1977, and the local cities and towns shall be prohibited from enacting any local building codes and ordinances in the future. Inconsistent local charter provisions pertaining to the adoption of the codes and ordinances shall be restricted within the intent of this section.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.1.8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.1.8 - Severability.

§ 23-27.3-100.1.8. Severability.This chapter shall not be construed to limit or restrict the authority of the state or local fire marshals as provided in chapter 28.1 or 28.28 of this title.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.2 - Application of references.

§ 23-27.3-100.2. Application of references.Unless otherwise specifically provided in this code, all references to article or section numbers shall be construed to refer to an article, section, or provision of this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.3 - Construction.

§ 23-27.3-100.3. Construction.(a) This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent which is to insure public health, safety, and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction, through structural strength, adequate egress facilities, sanitary conditions, equipment, light and ventilation, and fire safety; and in general, to secure safety to life, property, and community from all hazards incidental to the design, erection, repair, removal, demolition, or use and occupancy of buildings, structures, or premises.(b) The intent of this code is also to effect the establishment of uniform standards and requirements for construction and construction materials, compatible with accepted standards of engineering and fire prevention practices and public safety; the adoption of modern technical methods, devices, and improvements which may reduce the cost of construction without affecting the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants or users of buildings; and the elimination of restrictive, obsolete, conflicting, and unnecessary building regulations and requirements which may increase the cost of construction and maintenance over the life of the building, or retard unnecessarily the use of new materials, or which may provide unwarranted preferential treatment of types of classes of materials, products, or methods of construction without affecting the health, safety, and security of the occupants or users of the buildings.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-100.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-100.4 - Specialized codes incorporated.

§ 23-27.3-100.4. Specialized codes incorporated.Specialized codes, rules, or regulations pertaining to building construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or demolition promulgated, and as amended from time to time, by the various authorized state agencies shall be incorporated in this code.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-101.0 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-101.0 - Matters covered.

§ 23-27.3-101.0. Matters covered.The provisions of this code shall apply to all buildings and structures and their appurtenant constructions, including vaults, area, and street projections and accessory additions, and shall apply with equal force to municipal and state authorities established by the legislature and private buildings and structures, except where the buildings and structures are otherwise specifically provided for by statute.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-101.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-101.1 - Exemption for ordinary repairs.

§ 23-27.3-101.1. Exemption for ordinary repairs.No building or structure shall be constructed, extended, repaired, removed, demolished, or altered in violation of these provisions, except for ordinary repairs as defined in § 23-27.3-102.0.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-101.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-101.2 - Matters not covered.

§ 23-27.3-101.2. Matters not covered.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-27.3-101.2.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code|Section 23-27.3-101.2.1 - Proposed buildings.

§ 23-27.3-101.2.1. Proposed buildings.Any requirement essential for structural strength, adequate egress facilities, sanitary conditions, equipment, light and ventilation, and fire safety of a proposed building or structure at the plan review stage, and which is not specifically covered by this code, shall be determined by the state building code standards committee, herein referred to as the committee.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.