Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 510 - Building Code Commission › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 19 - RISBC-19 State Fuel Gas Code › Section 510-RICR-00-00-19.3 - Chapter 1: Administration

Current through June 14, 2024
The following Rhode Island amendments are made to the
					 sections of Chapter 1:
Delete IFG Code section 101.1 Title, and substitute the
					 following:
101.1 Title. These
				 regulations shall be known as The Rhode Island State Fuel Gas Code Regulation
				 SBC-19-2021hereafter 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 (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.
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. The provisions of or references to the International Fire Code 2021
				 edition shall be cross referenced to the appropriate section of the Rhode
				 Island Fire Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10). The Chapters
				 referencing construction standards will apply to either the Rhode Island
				 Uniform Fire Code Standards, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-28.01, as referenced and
				 amended NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 and those standards will apply when this code
				 references such a section or requirement. These cross references are not
				 intended to impose any enforcement requirements on State or local fire
				 officials, and any conflicts with the State Fire Safety Codes shall be resolved
				 in favor of the stricter standard, and that standard shall be enforced by the
				 appropriate designated authority having jurisdiction.
6. Energy Code. The provisions of the Rhode
				 Island State Energy Conservation 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,
				 alteration 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 State Building Codes,SBC- 1   2021 (Part 1 of this Subchapter), in
				 conjunction with the State Rehabilitation Code, Part 20 of this Subchapter, and
				 the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code 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 as International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and shall apply to
					 matters governing the design and construction of swimming pools and
					 spas.
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.