Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 510 - Building Code Commission › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - RISBC-2 Rhode Island State One amp; Two-Family Dwelling Code › Section 510-RICR-00-00-2.3 - Chapter 1: Administration

Current through June 14, 2024
R101.1 Delete and
				 substitute the following:
R101.1
				 Title.
These provisions shall be known as the Rhode Island One and
					 Two-Family Dwelling Code SBC-2-2021 and shall be cited as such and will be
					 referred to herein as "this code."
R101.2 Delete and substitute the
				 following:
R101.2 Scope.
The provisions of this code shall apply to the
					 construction, alteration, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and
					 occupancy and location of detached one-and two-family dwellings and multiple
					 singlefamily dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with
					 a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures.
Exception: Existing one and two-family buildings undergoing
					 a change of use shall comply with the provisions of the State Building Code
					 SBC-1-2021(Part 1 of this Subchapter) or State Rehabilitation Code SRC-1 (Part
					 20 of this Subchapter) as applicable.
R101.3 Delete and substitute the
				 following
R101.3 Intent.
The purpose of this code is to establish minimum
					 requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through
					 affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability,
					 sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and
					 property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
					 environment.
R102.5 Delete
				 and substitute the following:
R102.5 Appendices
Appendices A, B, C, D, F, N, P, U and RP are informative
					 only and not part of this code.
Appendices E, G, H, J, K, M, O, R and S apply.
Appendices I, L, and Q are deleted.
New Rhode Island Appendix AA is added.
R102.7 Delete and substitute the
				 following:
R102.7 Existing
				 structures.
The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date
					 of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except
					 as specifically covered in this code or as is deemed necessary by the building
					 official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the
					 public.
R105.2 Delete R105.2
				 and substitute the following:
R105.2 Work exempt from permit.
Permits shall not be required for the following.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall
					 not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
					 violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of
					 this jurisdiction.
Building:
1. One
				 (1) story detached accessory structures provided the floor area does not exceed
				 two hundred (200) square feet (18.58 m2).
2. Fences not over six feet (6') (1829 mm)
				 high.
3. Retaining walls that are
				 not over thirty-two inches (32") in height measured from the lower finished
				 grade to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
Exception:
1. All cast-in-place concrete retaining walls
				 greater than twenty-four inches (24") in height shall require a
				 permit.
2. All engineered masonry
				 retaining wall systems shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's
				 installation instructions
3. Water
				 tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed five
				 thousand (5,000) gallons (18,927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or
				 width does not exceed two to one (2 to 1).
4. Sidewalks and driveways not more than
				 thirty inches (30") (762 mm) above adjacent grade and not over any basement or
				 story below.
5. Painting, papering,
				 tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
6. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less
				 than twenty-four inches (24") (610 mm) deep, and man-made landscape ponds of
				 any depth.
7. Swings and other
				 playground equipment and play structures.
8. Window awnings supported by an exterior
				 wall.
9. Replacement window sash
				 installations.
Exception:
Replacement window installations that include a frame and
					 sash(es) require a permit.
Electrical:
Maintenance: A permit shall not be required for replacement
					 of lamps, receptacles, devices, or fixtures, including the connection of
					 portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed
					 receptacle.
Gas:
Replacement of any minor part or appliance that does not
					 alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical:
1.
				 Portable heating appliance.
2.
				 Portable ventilation appliances.
3.
				 Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam,
				 hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated
				 by this code.
5. Replacement of any
				 minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment
				 unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative
				 cooler.
7. Self-contained
				 refrigeration systems containing ten (10) pounds (4.54 kg) or less of
				 refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of one (1) horsepower (746 W) or
				 less.
Plumbing:
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent
					 pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil,
					 waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and
					 replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work
					 and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this
					 code.
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in
					 pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets,
					 provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or
					 rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
R105.3.1.1 Delete and substitute the
				 following:
R105.3.1.1 Substantially
				 improved or substantially damaged existing buildings or structures.
For application for reconstruction, rehabilitation,
					 addition, or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in
					 an area prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2(1) and community FIRM
					 documents, the value of the proposed work or repair shall be provided by the
					 owner or authorized agent and reviewed by the Building Official. If the
					 Building Official determines that the proposed work equals or exceeds fifty
					 percent (50%) of the market value of the building or structure, shall comply
					 with the new code.
R107 Delete section R107 in its entirety and substitute the
					 following new section R107 Fabric Structures.
Section R107 Fabric Structures