Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 510 - Building Code Commission › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - RISBC-8 State of Rhode Island Energy Conservation Code › Section 510-RICR-00-00-8.8 - Chapter 1[RE]

Current through June 14, 2024
8.8.1
ADMINISTRATION
Revise IECC section R101.1, Title, to read as
					 follows:
R101.1 Title: These
				 Regulations shall be known as the State Energy Conservation Code Regulation
				 SBC-8-2021 hereafter referred to as "this code."
Add the following new section R101.1.1 referenced
					 codes:
R101.1.1 Referenced Codes. The
				 other codes listed in sections R101.4.1 through R101.4.7 and referenced
				 elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this
				 code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
(1) Electrical. The provisions of Rhode
				 Island State Electrical Code SBC-5-2021(Part 5 of this Subchapter) shall apply
				 wherever referenced in this code as the ICC Electrical Code, and shall apply to
				 the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs,
				 replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances
				 thereto.
(2) Gas. The provisions of
				 the Rhode Island State Fuel Gas Code SBC-19-2021 (Part 19 of this Subchapter)
				 shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Fuel Gas
				 Code, and shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of
				 delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These
				 requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery
				 to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of
				 residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.
(3) Mechanical. The provisions of the Rhode
				 Island State Mechanical Code SBC- 4  - 2021 (Part 4 of this Subchapter) shall
				 apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Mechanical Code and
				 shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of the
				 mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or
				 appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and
				 refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems.
(4) Plumbing. The provisions of Rhode Island
				 State Plumbing Code SBC-3-2021(Part 3 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever
				 referenced in this code as the International Plumbing Code, and shall apply to
				 the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems,
				 including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and
				 where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas
				 system.
(5) Property Maintenance.
				 The provisions of the Rhode Island State Property Maintenance Code SBC-6-2021
				 (Part 6 of this Subchapter) Provides requirements for continued use and
				 maintenance buildings and property, and of related plumbing, mechanical,
				 electrical and fire protection systems in existing residential nonresidential
				 structures.
(6) Fire Prevention
				 Code. Wherever and whenever provisions of the International Fire Code 2021
				 editions are referenced, the appropriate Rhode Island Fire Safety Code
				 (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10) requirements shall apply.
(7) Building Code. The provisions of the
				 Rhode Island State Building Code SBC-1-2021 (Part 1 of this Subchapter) shall
				 apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Building Code, and
				 shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of
				 buildings.
(8) Existing Building
				 Code. The provisions of the State Building Codes SBC-1-2021 (Part 1 of this
				 Subchapter) in conjunction with the State Rehabilitation Code SRC-1 (Part 20 of
				 this Part) and the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10)
				 shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Existing
				 Building Code.
(9) Swimming Pool
				 and Spa Code. The Provisions of the Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa Code
				 SBC-14-2021 (Part 14 of this Subchapter) shall apply whenever referenced in
				 this code the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and shall apply to
				 matters governing the design and construction of swimming pools and
				 spas.
(10) Any and all such
				 references to the various International Code Council family of code shall be
				 substituted for the appropriate State code as indicated above.