Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 510 - Building Code Commission › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 4 - RISBC-4 Rhode Island Mechanical Code › Section 510-RICR-00-00-4.3 - Chapter 1

Current through June 14, 2024
Delete IMC section 101.1, Title, and substitute the
					 following:
101.1 Title. This part
				 shall be known as Rhode Island Mechanical Code Regulation (SBC- 4   2021),
				 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. 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. Building. 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.
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 2018 editions are
				 referenced, the appropriate Rhode Island Fire Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10
				) requirement shall apply.
7.
				 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 the installation,
				 alteration repair and replacement of energy systems and all matters governing
				 the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
8 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.
Any and all such references to the various International
					 Code Council family of codes shall be substituted for the appropriate state
					 code as indicated above.
All other Administrative provisions shall remain in effect.
					 To the extent that there is an apparent conflict between the provisions of
					 these administrative sections and R.I. Gen. Laws §
													23-27.3-101.0
et al.
, the provisions of State law shall prevail. Where other
					 provisions of this code refer to provisions of §
													4.3     of this Part (Chapter
					 1 Administration) or R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3 shall apply as
					 appropriate.
Delete IMC sections 102.8 Exception, 102.10, 102.11, 103,
					 104, 106.4 through 106.5.3, 108 and 109 and refer to the appropriate sections
					 of Part 1 of this Subchapter and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3.