Section 23-27.3-100.0. – Scope.
§ 23-27.3-100.0. Scope. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
Section 23-27.3-100.1. – Short title — Applicability.
§ 23-27.3-100.1. Short title — Applicability. This act shall be known as the “Rhode Island state building code” referred to throughout this chapter as “this code”, which includes a rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures. In accordance with this chapter, this act controls: (1) The construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, demolition, removal, […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.1. – Chapter title — Applicability.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.1. Chapter title — Applicability. This chapter shall be known as the Rhode Island State Building Code hereinafter referred to as this code. This chapter shall control: (1) The construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, demolition, removal, inspection, issuance, and revocation of permits or licenses, installation of equipment, classification and definition of any building or structure, […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.2. – Purpose.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.2. Purpose. The general assembly hereby finds and declares that a state building code for Rhode Island is necessary to establish adequate and uniform regulations governing the construction and alteration of buildings and structures within the state. The general assembly further finds and declares that the people of Rhode Island will benefit by the […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.3. – Creation of the state building code standards committee.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.3. Creation of the state building code standards committee. (a) There is created as an agency of state government a state building code standards committee that shall adopt, promulgate, and administer a state building code for the purpose of regulating the design, construction, and use of buildings or structures previously erected, in accordance with […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.4. – Appointment and qualifications of the committee.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.4. Appointment and qualifications of the committee. (a) The building code standards committee shall be composed of twenty-five (25) members, residents of the state who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Eight (8) members are to be appointed for terms of one year each, seven (7) […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.5. – Building code — Adoption and promulgation by committee.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.5. Building code — Adoption and promulgation by committee. The state building standards committee has the authority to adopt, promulgate, and administer a state building code, which shall include: (a) Provisions and amendments as necessary to resolve conflicts between fire safety codes and building codes, as provided for in § 23-28.01-6; and (b) A […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.5.1. – Housing and maintenance code — Powers and duties of the building code standards committee.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.5.1. Housing and maintenance code — Powers and duties of the building code standards committee. (a) The committee shall have the authority to adopt and promulgate a housing and maintenance code that shall be reasonably consistent with recognized and accepted standards and codes promoted by national model code organizations. The code shall be submitted […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.5.2. – Existing codes.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.5.2. Existing codes. All existing codes shall remain in effect until the date established by the legislative act which provides for the adoption of the code promulgated by the committee. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 178, § 2.
Section 23-27.3-100.1.5.3. – State rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.5.3. State rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures. The state building code standards committee has the authority to adopt, amend, and repeal the building code elements of the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures and to promulgate and administer the building code elements of the rehabilitation […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.5.4. – State energy conservation code.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.5.4. State energy conservation code. (a) The state building code standards committee shall adopt, an energy conservation code, which shall be based on appropriate nationally and internationally recognized models, and shall promulgate and administer the energy conservation code. The energy conservation code shall contain provisions pertaining to, but not limited to, the construction of […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.5.5. – Hurricane, storm, and flood standards.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.5.5. Hurricane, storm, and flood standards. The state building code standards committee has the authority, in consultation with the building code commissioner, to adopt, maintain, amend, and repeal code provisions, which shall be reasonably consistent with recognized and accepted standards and codes, including for existing buildings, for storm and flood resistance. The code provisions […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.6. – Committee as board of standards and appeals — Powers and duties — Appeals.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.6. Committee as board of standards and appeals — Powers and duties — Appeals. The building codes standards committee, after the state building code is adopted and promulgated, will serve as a board of standards and appeals. For the purpose of securing for the public the benefits of new developments in the building industry […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.7. – Effect of local codes — Repeal of local authority.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.7. Effect of local codes — Repeal of local authority. The local building codes and ordinances shall remain in effect until the adoption of the state building code, July 1, 1977, and the local cities and towns shall be prohibited from enacting any local building codes and ordinances in the future. Inconsistent local charter […]
Section 23-27.3-100.1.8. – Severability.
§ 23-27.3-100.1.8. Severability. This chapter shall not be construed to limit or restrict the authority of the state or local fire marshals as provided in chapter 28.1 or 28.28 of this title. History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 236, § 2.
Section 23-27.3-100.2. – Application of references.
§ 23-27.3-100.2. Application of references. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this code, all references to article or section numbers shall be construed to refer to an article, section, or provision of this code. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
Section 23-27.3-100.3. – Construction.
§ 23-27.3-100.3. Construction. (a) This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent which is to insure public health, safety, and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction, through structural strength, adequate egress facilities, sanitary conditions, equipment, light and ventilation, and fire safety; and in general, to secure safety to life, property, […]
Section 23-27.3-100.4. – Specialized codes incorporated.
§ 23-27.3-100.4. Specialized codes incorporated. Specialized codes, rules, or regulations pertaining to building construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or demolition promulgated, and as amended from time to time, by the various authorized state agencies shall be incorporated in this code. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.
Section 23-27.3-101.0. – Matters covered.
§ 23-27.3-101.0. Matters covered. The provisions of this code shall apply to all buildings and structures and their appurtenant constructions, including vaults, area, and street projections and accessory additions, and shall apply with equal force to municipal and state authorities established by the legislature and private buildings and structures, except where the buildings and structures […]
Section 23-27.3-101.1. – Exemption for ordinary repairs.
§ 23-27.3-101.1. Exemption for ordinary repairs. No building or structure shall be constructed, extended, repaired, removed, demolished, or altered in violation of these provisions, except for ordinary repairs as defined in § 23-27.3-102.0. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1.