Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 510 - Building Code Commission › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - RISBC-3 Rhode Island Plumbing Code › Section 510-RICR-00-00-3.3 - Administration (IPC Section 101)

Current through June 14, 2024
Delete IPC section 101.1, Title, and substitute the
					 following:
101.1 Title.
This part shall be known as the Rhode Island State Plumbing
					 Code Regulation SBC-3-2019 hereafter referred to as "this code."
Add the following new section 101.1.1 Referenced
					 Codes.
101.1.1 Referenced Codes.
The other codes 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.
				 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 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.
3.
				 Plumbing. The provisions of Rhode Island State Plumbing Code SBC-3-2021 (this
				 Part) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International
				 Plumbing Code, and shall apply to 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
4. 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 and non-residential
				 structures.
5. Fire Prevention
				 Code. Wherever and whenever provisions of the International Fire Code 2021
				 editions are referenced, the appropriate Rhode Island Fire Code
				 (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10) requirements shall apply.
6. Energy. The provisions of the Rhode Island
				 State Energy Code SBC-8-2021 (Part 8 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever
				 referenced in this code as International Energy Conservation Code, and shall
				 apply to all matters governing the design, alterations and construction of
				 buildings and systems for energy efficiency.
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.
8. Residential Code. The provisions of the
				 Rhode Island One and Two-Family Dwelling Code SBC-2-2021 (Part 2 of this
				 Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International
				 Residential Code.
9. Existing
				 Building Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island State Building Code
				 SBC-1-2021 (Part 1 of this Subchapter) in conjunction with the State
				 Rehabilitation Code SRC-1 and the Rhode Island Fire Code (450-RICR-00-00-1
				 through 10) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International
				 Existing Building Code.
10 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.
Delete IPC sections 102.8, 103, 104, 106.4 through 106.6.3,
					 108 and 109 and refer to the appropriate sections of SBC-1-2019 and R.I. Gen.
					 Laws Chapter 23-27.3.
IPC section 102.10 Contractor's responsibilities.
It shall be the duty of every contractor who enters into
					 contracts for the installation or repair of plumbing systems for which a permit
					 is required to comply with adopted State and local Rules and Regulations
					 concerning licensing.
Any building owner, authorized agent, person or contractor
					 who installs, modifies or repairs plumbing systems for which a permit is
					 required shall comply with all State laws and Regulations regarding
					 licensing.