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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.13 - Boarding Homes › Section 23-28.13-32. - Boarding homes for children — Fire stopping.

§ 23-28.13-32. Boarding homes for children — Fire stopping.
(a)
Exterior walls of frame construction and interior stud partitions shall be fire-stopped by a two inch (2") thick timber or plate or masonry filling, completely closing any possible vertical opening at the ceiling of the basement.
(b)
In existing buildings, exterior walls of frame construction and interior stud partitions shall be completely fire-stopped by a timber of not less than two inches (2") in thickness or other suitable noncombustible material completely closing any possible vertical openings, open joist channels, and stud spaces, at the ceiling of the basement.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.13 - Boarding Homes › Section 23-28.13-33. - Boarding homes for children — Housekeeping.

§ 23-28.13-33. Boarding homes for children — Housekeeping.
(a)
All homes for the boarding of children and other occupancies within buildings containing homes for boarding children shall be kept clean and in a tidy condition, and free from the accumulation of combustible debris or other waste material.
(b)
All corridors, passageways, stairways, and fire escapes shall be kept clear of all storage at all times.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.13 - Boarding Homes › Section 23-28.13-34. - Installation of smoke detectors in foster care units and in group care units.

§ 23-28.13-34. Installation of smoke detectors in foster care units and in group care units.
(a)
All group care residential units in which a child is placed by the department of children, youth, and families or by any private agency, society, or institution licensed to place children shall be equipped with a hard wire smoke detector system in accordance with the regulations established by the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal & Review. All of the residential units in which children are placed shall be equipped with a hard wire smoke detector system listed and/or approved by underwriters factory mutual or some other nationally recognized testing laboratory approved by the state fire marshal, except any camp or tourist camp as defined in § 44-18-7(e). Each battery pack or hard wire smoke detector system shall be inspected by the department of children, youth, and families at least once each year. Installation of hard wire smoke detectors shall be completed on or before January 1, 1995, for those group care residential units not currently in compliance with this section.
(b)
All foster care units in which a foster child is placed by the department of children, youth, and families or any private agency, society or institution licensed to place children shall be equipped with either a battery pack or hard wire smoke detector system. All other provisions of this section shall otherwise apply to foster homes.
(c)
In addition to the locations specified in the regulations established by the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal & Review, approved smoke detectors required by this section shall be located in all common hallways. Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 562, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 382, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 15; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.13 - Boarding Homes › Section 23-28.13-35. - Repealed.

§ 23-28.13-35. Repealed.
History of Section.
This section (P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 9), concerning fire safety equipment in high rise buildings, was repealed by P.L. 1987, ch. 67, § 4, effective June 16, 1987. For present provisions of law, see chapter 27.3 of this title.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.14 - Rooming Houses [Repealed.] › Section 23-28.14-1 - — 23-28.14-13. Repealed.

§ 23-28.14-1 — 23-28.14-13. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 10; P.L. 1983, ch. 245, § 7; P.L. 1990, ch. 72, § 4; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, §§ 22, 23; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 89; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 16; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 16, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.15 - Child Day Care Centers › Section 23-28.15-1 - — 23-28.15-20. Repealed.

§ 23-28.15-1 — 23-28.15-20. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 11; P.L. 1978, ch. 391, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 245, § 8; P.L. 1990, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, §§ 24-26; P.L. 1992, ch. 90, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 254, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 38; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 17; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 17, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.15 - Child Day Care Centers › Section 23-28.15-21. - Release of children to proper persons.

§ 23-28.15-21. Release of children to proper persons.
(a)
Every operator or employee of a child day care center, prior to releasing physical custody of any child to any person, shall first insure that the person to whom physical custody is released is a proper person for the child’s custody.
(b)
A proper person for the child’s custody shall be a person whose name has been furnished and updated annually to the child day care center by a parent or legal guardian of the child, and whose identity can be verified by a proper identification card bearing his or her photograph.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 311, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.15 - Child Day Care Centers › Section 23-28.15-22. - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

§ 23-28.15-22. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
All day care centers shall require that at least fifty percent (50%) of their personnel have current certifications in the life-saving technique, including the children and infant technique, known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), in accordance with the criteria submitted by the American Heart Association, Rhode Island Affiliate, Inc., or the American Red Cross Greater Rhode Island Chapter, such as has been submitted to the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to the provisions of § 23-6.1-3. Provided, further that at least one staff member with a current certification in CPR shall be on duty at all times during regular operating hours of a day care center.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 257, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.15 - Child Day Care Centers › Section 23-28.15-23. - Smoking prohibited.

§ 23-28.15-23. Smoking prohibited.
(a)
No person shall smoke, chew, or otherwise use tobacco products in the buildings or outdoor play areas of a licensed child day care center, as defined in § 23-28.1-5(21), or in any vehicle used by the center for transporting children or in outside areas on the grounds or premises within twenty-five (25) feet of buildings or outdoor play areas; provided, further, that smoking shall not occur in any area on the grounds or premises within the children’s view. The administrator of a child day care center shall post in a conspicuous place in the center a notice stating that smoking is prohibited in the facility and its vehicles and on its grounds.
(b)
No person shall smoke, chew, or otherwise use tobacco products within the household or outdoor play areas of a family day care home as defined in § 23-28.1-5(33) or a group family day care home as defined in § 23-28.15-1.2 or in outside areas on the grounds or premises within twenty-five (25) feet of the home or outdoor play areas; nor shall smoking occur in any area on the grounds or premises within the children’s view, during the period of time when individuals receiving day care services are present. Smoking may be permitted during hours in which individuals receiving day care are not present; provided, however, that the day care provider shall notify the parent, custodian, or guardian of each individual receiving day care services that smoking routinely occurs in the home during hours when the home is not in operation.
(c)
For purposes of this section, “tobacco product usage” means the smoking or use of any substance or item which contains tobacco, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or other smoking tobacco, or the use of snuff or smokeless tobacco, or having in one’s possession a lit cigarette, cigar, pipe, or other publicly visible substance or item containing tobacco.
(d)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a city or town from enacting or enforcing an ordinance relating to tobacco use in a facility providing day care services if the ordinance is more stringent than this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 2000, ch. 218, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 222, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.16 - Apartment Houses [Repealed.] › Section 23-28.16-1 - — 23-28.16-18. Repealed.

§ 23-28.16-1 — 23-28.16-18. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 12; P.L. 1978, ch. 148, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 269, § 2; P.L. 1983, ch. 245, § 9; P.L. 1983, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 72, § 5; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, §§ 27, 28; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 90; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 18; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 18, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.17 - Industrial, Mercantile, Business, and Storage Buildings [Repealed.] › Section 23-28.17-1 - — 23-28.17-16. Repealed.

§ 23-28.17-1 — 23-28.17-16. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 13; P.L. 1978, ch. 45, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 49, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 90, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 245, § 10; P.L. 1985, ch. 504, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 507, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, §§ 29, 30; P.L. 1991, ch. 71, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 90, § 3; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 19; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 19, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.18 - Theatres [Repealed.] › Section 23-28.18-1 - — 23-28.18-23. Repealed.

§ 23-28.18-1 — 23-28.18-23. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 14; P.L. 1991, ch. 54, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 256, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 20; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 20, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.19 - Tents — Grandstands — Air-Supported Structures › Section 23-28.19-1. - Tents for which license required — Application and issuance.

§ 23-28.19-1. Tents for which license required — Application and issuance.
(a)
No tent exceeding three hundred fifty square feet (350 sq. ft.) in area shall be erected, maintained, operated, or used in any city or town in this state except under a license from the licensing authorities of the city or town. The license shall not be issued for a period exceeding thirty (30) days and shall be revocable for cause. Application shall be made on proper form and, when deemed necessary by the licensing authorities, shall include plans drawn to scale, showing exits, aisles, and seating arrangements and details of the structural support of tent, seats, and platforms, etc. No license shall be issued until the provisions of this chapter have been complied with, and approval has been obtained from the building department, the police department, the fire department, and, when tents are to be used for fifty (50) or more persons, from each and every department having jurisdiction over places of assembly.
(b)
For the purposes of this section, the fire marshal shall have no jurisdiction over tents on the property of one-(1) or two-(2) family private dwellings. Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the fire marshal from requiring a license for a tent smaller than three hundred fifty square feet (350 sq. ft.) where other sections of the fire code deem it necessary, including, but not limited to, use, occupancy, opening, exposure, an increase in occupancy of a commercial establishment, and any other similar factors.
(c)
The state fire marshal shall provide training to all assistant deputy fire marshals as defined by § 23-28.2-9 as soon as practicable to ensure the consistent enforcement of the fire safety code pursuant to § 23-28.2-4.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 15; P.L. 2014, ch. 229, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 328, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.19 - Tents — Grandstands — Air-Supported Structures › Section 23-28.19-2 - — 23-28.19-10. Repealed.

§ 23-28.19-2 — 23-28.19-10. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 15; P.L. 1984, ch. 60, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 325, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 21; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 21, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.19 - Tents — Grandstands — Air-Supported Structures › Section 23-28.19-11. - Smoking regulations.

§ 23-28.19-11. Smoking regulations.
Signs prohibiting smoking shall be prominently displayed at all entrances and at other locations within any tent used as a place of assembly, so that they may be clearly visible to all occupants. Frequent announcements regarding the prohibition shall be made, preferably over a public address system if available. Suitable non-combustible containers shall be provided at all entrances for the proper disposition of cigar or cigarette butts and pipe dottle, and a uniformed attendant shall be stationed at the locations to advise patrons of the no smoking regulations.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.19 - Tents — Grandstands — Air-Supported Structures › Section 23-28.19-12. - Repealed.

§ 23-28.19-12. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 15; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 21; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 21, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.19 - Tents — Grandstands — Air-Supported Structures › Section 23-28.19-13. - Filling of gasoline appliances.

§ 23-28.19-13. Filling of gasoline appliances.
All automobiles, trucks, tractors, lighting equipment, and other equipment using gasoline shall be filled with approved safety cans or by hose from fixed pumps, from wheeled tanks with pumps, or a pump from a tank wagon located not closer than twenty-five feet (25′) to any tent.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.19 - Tents — Grandstands — Air-Supported Structures › Section 23-28.19-14. - Survey by fire chief — Fire appliances.

§ 23-28.19-14. Survey by fire chief — Fire appliances.
(a)
The chief of the fire department shall survey, or cause to be surveyed, each tent for which a permit has been granted, after it is erected, and if it is to be used as a place of assembly, before it is occupied. The chief of the fire department shall require installation of such fire appliances as are deemed necessary, and designate their location. The fire appliances may consist of water tanks, pumps, hose, water buckets, extinguishers, and fireproof blankets.
(b)
All fire appliances shall be kept in working condition and all pumps and hose, when used in connection with tank wagons, shall be inspected, and tested, if deemed necessary, prior to the occupancy of the tent. Portable extinguishers and similar appliances shall be properly distributed and readily accessible. It shall be the duty of the owner or manager of each exhibition to properly train sufficient responsible employees in the use of fire equipment so that it can be quickly put in operation; the chief of the fire department may require these employees to prove their fitness.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.19 - Tents — Grandstands — Air-Supported Structures › Section 23-28.19-15. - Detail of firefighters.

§ 23-28.19-15. Detail of firefighters.
(a)
Uniformed firefighters shall be detailed to all circuses, carnivals, or other exhibitions where large crowds assemble. They shall familiarize themselves with all fire protection facilities and fire prevention features, and with the condition of exits, and shall patrol the entire area of the tent during the time it is occupied. Special police officers or firefighters should see that overcrowding is not permitted, that aisles and exitways are kept open, and that no smoking rules are observed.
(b)(1)
All tents with a capacity of one thousand (1000) or more persons shall have a minimum of two (2) uniformed fire fighters and any additional firefighters on duty when deemed necessary by the chief of the local fire department.
(2)
All tents with a capacity of three hundred and one (301) to one thousand (1000) persons shall have a minimum of one uniformed firefighter and any additional firefighters on duty when deemed necessary by the chief of the local fire department.
(3)
All tents with a capacity of fifty (50) to three hundred (300) persons shall have a minimum of one uniformed firefighter and any additional firefighters on duty when deemed necessary by the chief of the local fire department. This requirement may be waived by the chief of the local fire department.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.19 - Tents — Grandstands — Air-Supported Structures › Section 23-28.19-16. - Seating.

§ 23-28.19-16. Seating.
No proprietors of any performance tent, and no managers or other person or persons in charge thereof, shall suffer or permit any person to stand or sit, and no person shall stand or sit, in any aisle or passageway or open space around a ring enclosure in any tent, in which seats are furnished spectators, during the time of any show or performance, or while spectators are present; and no proprietors, managers, or other person or persons shall sell or cause to be sold any greater number of tickets of admission to the tent, for any show or performance therein at a given time, than the number of seats furnished therein, and none of the same shall cause or permit any greater number of persons to enter the tent to attend any show or performance than the number of seats furnished therein; provided, that the provisions hereof shall not apply to police officers, ushers, or other persons employed or having duties to perform therein. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.19 - Tents — Grandstands — Air-Supported Structures › Section 23-28.19-17 - — 23-28.19-20. Repealed.

§ 23-28.19-17 — 23-28.19-20. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 15; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 34; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 21; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 21, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas › Section 23-28.20-1 - — 23-28.20-5. Repealed.

§ 23-28.20-1 — 23-28.20-5. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 16; P.L. 1984, ch. 149, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 35; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 22; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 22, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas › Section 23-28.20-6. - Registration and permits.

§ 23-28.20-6. Registration and permits.
Registration of and permits for persons, firms, corporations, and partnerships engaged in the business of selling or offering for sale at wholesale or retail liquefied petroleum gas are required.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas › Section 23-28.20-7. - Application and hearings on permits.

§ 23-28.20-7. Application and hearings on permits.
(a)
Application for permits under this chapter shall be made pursuant to regulations adopted by the state fire marshal and those regulations may from time to time be amended by the marshal.
(b)
The fire marshal shall have the authority to conduct hearings or proceedings concerning the suspension, revocation, or refusal of the issuance or renewal of permit.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 39.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas › Section 23-28.20-8. - Application for permit.

§ 23-28.20-8. Application for permit.
(a)
The applicant must submit an application to the state fire marshal, on a form provided by the state fire marshal. Upon receipt of the application, the state fire marshal will schedule a fire safety inspection of the facility in accordance with N.F.P.A. 1, 2003 edition, as amended by the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal & Review.
(b)
The permit will be issued provided the applicant is in compliance with applicable codes.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 36; P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 23; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 23.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas › Section 23-28.20-9. - Permit fee.

§ 23-28.20-9. Permit fee.
Each application for a permit under this chapter shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by this section, which fee shall be returned in the event the application is denied. The permit fee shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) annually. All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited as general revenue.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 50, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 77; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 39.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas › Section 23-28.20-10. - Expiration of permits.

§ 23-28.20-10. Expiration of permits.
All permits issued under this chapter shall expire on the last day of each calendar year unless sooner designed on the permit or sooner revoked.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas › Section 23-28.20-11. - Severability.

§ 23-28.20-11. Severability.
If any part of this chapter shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, the unconstitutionality or invalidity shall in no way affect the constitutionality or validity of any other portion thereof which can be given reasonable effect without the part so declared unconstitutional or invalid.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 23-28.20-5; P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas › Section 23-28.20-12. - Immunity from civil liability — Persons assisting.

§ 23-28.20-12. Immunity from civil liability — Persons assisting.
Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, no person who without remuneration provides assistance upon request of any police agency, fire company, first aid, rescue, or emergency squad, or other agency or unit of government in the event of an accident or other emergency situation involving the use, handling, transportation, transmission, or storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall be liable in any civil action to respond in damages as a result of his or her acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of his or her rendering in good faith any assistance. Nothing herein shall be deemed to grant any immunity to any person who caused the accident or other emergency situation, or to any other person causing damage as a result of his or her willful or wanton act of commission or omission.
History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 266, § 1; P.L. G.L. 1956, § 23-28.20-6; 1985, ch. 53, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.21 - Fuel Oil Installations [Repealed.] › Section 23-28.21-1 - — 23-28.21-18. Repealed.

§ 23-28.21-1 — 23-28.21-18. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 17; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 37; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 24; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 24, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-1. - Repealed.

§ 23-28.22-1. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 25; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 25, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-2. - Definitions.

§ 23-28.22-2. Definitions.
(a)
“Enforcing officer” means the enforcing officer shall be the chief of the fire department or his or her designee of the several cities, towns, and fire districts wherein any violations of the provisions of this chapter may take place.
(b)
“Self service stations” means that portion of property where flammable and combustible liquids used as motor fuels are stored, and subsequently dispensed from fixed equipment into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles by persons other than service station attendants, and the operation of the stations shall be subject to the following provisions contained in this chapter.
(c)
“The authority having jurisdiction” means the authority having jurisdiction for the purposes of this chapter shall mean the enforcing officer as defined in subsection (a).
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; P.L. 1986, ch. 64, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-3. - Repealed.

§ 23-28.22-3. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 25; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 25, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-4. - Storage of flammable liquids other than as provided in this chapter prohibited.

§ 23-28.22-4. Storage of flammable liquids other than as provided in this chapter prohibited.
No person shall store any flammable liquids at a bulk plant or service station except in accordance with regulations in this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 65.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-5. - Repealed.

§ 23-28.22-5. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 38; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 25; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 25, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-6. - “Self-service dispensers” defined.

§ 23-28.22-6. “Self-service dispensers” defined.
A self-service dispenser means a remote controlled dispensing device approved by the authority having jurisdiction. The coin and/or the card operated type are not acceptable.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-7. - Attendant required.

§ 23-28.22-7. Attendant required.
All self-service stations shall have at least one qualified attendant on duty while the station is open to the public. During all times that Class 1 liquids are actually being dispensed, the attendant’s primary function shall be to supervise, observe, and control the dispensing of the liquids. It shall be the responsibility of the attendant to prevent the dispensing of Class 1 liquids into portable containers unless the container is constructed of metal or approved plastic or is approved by the authority having jurisdiction, has a tight closure with screwed or spring cover, and is fitted with a spout or so designed that the contents can be poured without spilling. It shall also be the responsibility of the attendant to control sources of ignition, and to immediately handle accidental spills and fire extinguishers, if needed. The attendant or supervisor on duty shall be capable of performing the functions and assuming the responsibilities covered in this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-8. - Attendant’s control and supervision.

§ 23-28.22-8. Attendant’s control and supervision.
At self service stations, the attendant shall be required to remain within the control console area at all times while Class 1 liquids are being dispensed. A “post-payment operation” is advocated to insure the attendant’s compliance with the foregoing provision.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-9. - Emergency controls — Extinguisher system.

§ 23-28.22-9. Emergency controls — Extinguisher system.
(a)
A main power shut-off switch or switches shall be installed in the remote control location and not more than seventy-five feet (75′) from the dispensers.
(b)(1)
A fixed fire extinguisher system suitable for the extinguishment of Class B (flammable liquid) fires, acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and covering the entire gasoline dispensing area, shall be installed at each self-service station. The system shall be capable of being activated, either manually or automatically; however, if it is to be activated manually, the triggering device should be in the remote control location not more than seventy-five feet (75′) from the dispensers. Activation of the extinguishing system shall automatically cut off power to pump dispensing devices.
(2)
As referred to above, “the entire gasoline dispensing area” is construed to mean that area encompassing the self service island. If, however, an adjacent attended island (normally serviced by a regular attendant dispensing motor fuel) is too close in proximity to the self service island in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction, then a fixed fire protection system may be required there also. The extinguishing systems described in subsection (a) and (b)(1) shall have a device showing the condition of the system at all times. This system shall be maintained in accordance with standard practices.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-10. - Posting of operating instructions.

§ 23-28.22-10. Posting of operating instructions.
Instructions for the operation of the dispensers shall be conspicuously posted on either the dispenser or the dispenser island.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-11. - Posting of emergency procedures.

§ 23-28.22-11. Posting of emergency procedures.
A list of emergency procedures and instructions shall be conspicuously posted in the immediate vicinity of the attendant’s remote control location.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-12. - Unobstructed observation.

§ 23-28.22-12. Unobstructed observation.
The dispensing operation shall at all times be in unobstructed view of the attendant, and the placing or allowing of any obstacle to come between the dispensing operation, and the attendant, so as to obstruct the attendant’s view, is prohibited.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-13. - Delivery nozzles.

§ 23-28.22-13. Delivery nozzles.
Hose nozzle valves used at self-service islands shall be the approved automatic closing type without a latch-open device with the exception that listed stage II vapor recovery nozzles that will only operate when the bellows assembly is compressed into the automobile fill pipe and will automatically shut off if the nozzle is removed from the fill pipe shall be allowed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; P.L. 2015, ch. 211, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 227, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-14. - Voice communication control.

§ 23-28.22-14. Voice communication control.
A voice communication system, such as, but not limited to, an intercom system, so as to allow direct voice communication at all times between the person dispensing the fuel and the attendant, shall be required by the authority having jurisdiction.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-15. - Posting of warning sign.

§ 23-28.22-15. Posting of warning sign.
On each and every dispenser island shall be conspicuously posted the following words of warning:
“WARNING . . . It is unlawful to dispense gasoline into any portable container unless the container is constructed of metal or is approved by the authority having jurisdiction”.
“No Smoking”.
“Shut off motor while motor fuel is being dispensed”.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-16. - Fire control devices.

§ 23-28.22-16. Fire control devices.
Suitable fire control devices such as portable extinguishers shall be available within seventy-five feet (75′) of every dispenser. No less than two (2) approved fire extinguishers shall be available. Each extinguisher shall be kept in good operating condition at all times and shall be located in accessible places.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-17. - Filling containers.

§ 23-28.22-17. Filling containers.
No container shall be filled with flammable liquid while inside a passenger-carrying vehicle.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-18. - Minimum age requirement.

§ 23-28.22-18. Minimum age requirement.
No person under the age of sixteen (16) years of age shall operate a gasoline dispensing device at a self service station. No retail dealer of any gasoline or other motor fuel as defined in subdivision 5-55-3(11) shall be prohibited from employing any person who has reached the age sixteen (16) years of age for the purposes of operating any gasoline dispensing device, notwithstanding any other statute, rule or regulation to the contrary.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; P.L. 2010, ch. 226, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 227, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-19. - Self-service stations — Assistance for persons with disabilities.

§ 23-28.22-19. Self-service stations — Assistance for persons with disabilities.
All full service stations offering self service at a lesser cost shall require an attendant to dispense gasoline and/or diesel fuel from the self-service portion of the station at the self service prices to any motor vehicle properly displaying a “parking permit” issued pursuant to § 31-28-7, when the person to whom the plate has been issued is the operator of the vehicle and when the service is requested. Signs shall be conspicuously posted at all the pumps attesting to the procedure provided for in this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 423, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 612, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 55; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 55.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-20. - Closure of underground tanks.

§ 23-28.22-20. Closure of underground tanks.
All underground tanks having contained flammable, combustible or explosive substances shall be closed and/or removed in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice — 1604, 2nd Edition, as amended.
History of Section.
P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-21. - Tank cutting on site prohibited.

§ 23-28.22-21. Tank cutting on site prohibited.
No tank, as covered under this chapter, shall be cut on site. If any tank must be cut on site due to certain conditions, it shall only be done with the final approval of the state fire marshal and shall be done in accordance with § 23-28.22-20.
History of Section.
P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-22. - Tanks stored and destroyed at tank yards.

§ 23-28.22-22. Tanks stored and destroyed at tank yards.
All tanks to be removed as provided by this chapter shall only be moved to, stored, and destroyed at tank yards or safe areas approved by the state fire marshal and shall be done in compliance with § 23-28.22-20.
History of Section.
P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-23. - Transportation of tanks.

§ 23-28.22-23. Transportation of tanks.
All tanks covered under this chapter shall be transported in accordance with state and federal department of transportation regulations.
History of Section.
P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids › Section 23-28.22-24. - Rules and regulations.

§ 23-28.22-24. Rules and regulations.
The state fire marshal is hereby authorized to formulate and administer rules and regulations relating to the provisions of this chapter which shall be enforced in accordance with § 23-28.22-2(a).
History of Section.
P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.23 - Exit Signs [Repealed.] › Section 23-28.23-1 - — 23-28.23-9. Repealed.

§ 23-28.23-1 — 23-28.23-9. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 19; P.L. 1978, ch. 44, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 39; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 26; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 26, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.24 - Emergency Lighting [Repealed.] › Section 23-28.24-1 - — 23-28.24-9. Repealed.

§ 23-28.24-1 — 23-28.24-9. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 20; P.L. 1989, ch. 542, § 59; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, §§ 40-43; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 27; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 27, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.25 - Fire Alarm Systems › Section 23-28.25-1. - Applicability.

§ 23-28.25-1. Applicability.
All buildings and facilities covered under the Fire Safety Code and all codes adopted pursuant to the Fire Safety Code, shall be equipped with an approved fire alarm system installed and maintained in accordance with this chapter and any updated fire alarm regulations adopted by the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal & Review. Any building that is not a place of assembly, that is required to be equipped with a fire alarm system pursuant to the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code, shall be so equipped on or before July 1, 2005.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 21; P.L. 1983, ch. 245, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 542, § 60; P.L. 2003, ch. 106, § 10; P.L. 2003, ch. 107, § 10.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.25 - Fire Alarm Systems › Section 23-28.25-1.1. - Repealed.

§ 23-28.25-1.1. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 335, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1983, ch. 245, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.25 - Fire Alarm Systems › Section 23-28.25-2 - — 23-28.25-9. Repealed.

§ 23-28.25-2 — 23-28.25-9. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1983, ch. 245, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 101, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, §§ 44, 45; P.L. 1992, ch. 89, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 99; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 28; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 28, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.26 - Dip Tanks Containing Flammable or Combustible Liquid [Repealed.] › Section 23-28.26-1. - Repealed.

§ 23-28.26-1. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 22; P.L. 1978, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 46; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 29; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 29, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.27 - Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Material [Repealed.] › Section 23-28.27-1. - Repealed.

§ 23-28.27-1. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 23; P.L. 1978, ch. 357, § 1, P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 47; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 30; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 30, effective June 30, 2004.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.28 - Explosives › Section 23-28.28-1. - Definitions.

§ 23-28.28-1. Definitions.
(a)
“Boosters” mean a casing containing several ounces of a high explosive used to increase the intensity of explosion of the detonator of a detonating fuse.
(b)
“Dealer” means any person, not a manufacturer, engaged in the business of buying and selling explosives other than empty cartridge shells (primed), percussion caps, small arms ammunition, small arms primers, and smokeless powder for small arms.
(c)
“Electric squibs” mean small tubes or blocks containing a small quantity of ignition compound in contact with a wire bridge.
(d)
“Explosive bombs” mean any explosive or incendiary material designed and constructed that when dropped, thrown, projected, or placed and initiated in any particular manner, will produce a violent release of high pressure and/or heat.
(e)
“Explosive mines” mean metal containers filled with a high explosive and provided with a detonating device.
(f)
“Explosive projectiles” mean metal shells loaded with explosives for use in cannon.
(g)
“Explosive torpedoes” mean metal devices containing a means of propulsion and a quantity of high explosives.
(h)
“Manufacturer” means any person who is engaged in the manufacture of explosives or who otherwise produces any explosives. Persons reloading small arms ammunition shall not be considered as manufacturers.
(i)
“Person” means any individual, partnership, association, or corporation.
(j)
“Primers,” “percussion fuses,” “combination fuses,” and “time fuses” mean devices used to ignite powder charges of ammunition or the black-powder bursting charges of projectiles.
(k)
“Small arm primers” and “percussion caps” mean primers used for small arms ammunition.
(l)
“Small arms ammunition” means any cartridge or shell for use in a pistol, rifle, or shotgun, and shall include ball, shot, or blank cartridges or shells.
(m)
“State fire marshal” shall mean the state fire marshal or his or her designee.
History of Section.
P.L. 1979, ch. 313, § 2; P.L. 1984, ch. 54, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 31; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 31.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.28 - Explosives › Section 23-28.28-2. - Permit required.

§ 23-28.28-2. Permit required.
No person shall manufacture or deal in explosives, and no person shall possess or have under his or her control explosives other than empty cartridge shells (primed), percussion caps, small arms ammunition, small arm primers, and smokeless powder for small arms or black powder in excess of five (5) pounds unless he or she has obtained a permit therefor pursuant to the provisions of §§ 23-28.28-3 — 23-28.28-5.
History of Section.
P.L. 1979, ch. 313, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.28 - Explosives › Section 23-28.28-3. - Manufacturing permit.

§ 23-28.28-3. Manufacturing permit.
(a)
Application for a permit to manufacture explosives shall be made to the state fire marshal in such form as the state fire marshal shall prescribe; and shall state, among other things:
(1)
The name and address of the applicant;
(2)
The reason for desiring to manufacture explosives;
(3)
The applicant’s citizenship, if the applicant is an individual;
(4)
If the applicant is a partnership, the names and addresses of the partners and their citizenship; and
(5)
If the applicant is an association or corporation, the names and addresses of the officers and directors thereof and their citizenship.
(b)
The state fire marshal shall issue the permit applied for unless he or she finds that either the applicant or the officers, agents, or employees of the applicant have been convicted of a felony, or are disloyal to the United States, or otherwise do not qualify under rules and regulations as promulgated by the state fire marshal.
History of Section.
P.L. 1979, ch. 313, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 400, § 23, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 401, § 23, effective July 13, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 23 - Health and Safety › Chapter 23-28.28 - Explosives › Section 23-28.28-4. - Dealers’ permits.

§ 23-28.28-4. Dealers’ permits.
(a)
Application for permits to engage in the business of dealing in explosives other than empty cartridge shells (primed), percussion caps, small arms ammunition, small arms primers, smokeless powder, and black powder for small arms shall be made to the state fire marshal in such form as the state fire marshal shall prescribe and shall state among other things:
(1)
The name and address of the applicant;
(2)
The reason for desiring to engage in the business of dealing in explosives;
(3)
Citizenship, if an individual application;
(4)
If a partnership, the names and addresses of the partners and their citizenship; and
(5)
If an association or corporation, the names and addresses of the officers and directors thereof, and their citizenship.
(b)
The state fire marshal shall issue the permit applied for only to businesses for use at their place of business unless he or she finds that either the applicant or the officer, agents, or employees of the applicant have been convicted of a felony, or are disloyal to the United States, or otherwise do not qualify under rules and regulations as promulgated by the state fire marshal.
History of Section.
P.L. 1979, ch. 313, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 400, § 23, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 401, § 23, effective July 13, 2021.