Section 23-28.01-1. – Short title.

§ 23-28.01-1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as “The Comprehensive Fire Safety Act of 2003”. History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 106, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 107, § 2.

Section 23-28.01-2. – Legislative findings.

§ 23-28.01-2. Legislative findings. The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) Fires are a significant and preventable cause of the loss of life in the state; (2) Catastrophic fires, while rare, have happened in the state with tragic loss of life; (3) Fire safety and building codes can provide standards that substantially reduce the […]

Section 23-28.01-3. – Legislative purpose and intent.

§ 23-28.01-3. Legislative purpose and intent. The purposes of this act are to make Rhode Island the safest state in the nation in terms of fire safety, to provide for the adoption and implementation of an up-to-date comprehensive system of codes for fire safety and to foster a culture of compliance with standards for fire […]

Section 23-28.01-4. – Powers and duties.

§ 23-28.01-4. Powers and duties. The powers necessary to implement the provisions of this act shall be vested in the fire marshal, as provided for in chapter 28.2 of this title as amended, who shall have, except as specifically provided otherwise in this title, all of the powers of the authority having jurisdiction as are […]

Section 23-28.01-5. – Planning and reporting.

§ 23-28.01-5. Planning and reporting. (a) The system of fire safety codes, compliance, enforcement, and education, shall be regularly reviewed in order to maintain the use of best practices throughout Rhode Island and to plan for and implement professional, comprehensive, efficient and effective fire safety measures in the state. (b) The fire marshal shall, in […]

Section 23-28.01-6. – Coordinated administration of Fire Safety and Building Codes.

§ 23-28.01-6. Coordinated administration of Fire Safety and Building Codes. (a) The fire marshal and the state building commissioner shall jointly advise by July 1, 2004, the joint committee on the rehabilitation building code for existing buildings and structures, established by chapter 29.1 of this title, with regard to any conflicts between fire safety codes […]