§ 46-13.2-1. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter: (1) “Building official” means the local building official authorized in accordance with § 23-27.3-107 or the state building code commissioner authorized in accordance with § 23-27.3-108.2, as applicable; (2) “Board” means the Rhode Island contractors’ registration and licensing board; (3) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, […]
§ 46-13.2-10. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 257, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 17, § 7, effective January 1, 2013.
§ 46-13.2-11. Duties and powers of department of health not affected. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect or limit the duties and powers of the department of health as provided by law, in matters relating to the purity, potability, and safe guarding of well waters. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 257, § […]
§ 46-13.2-12. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this chapter shall for any reason be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, or part thereof, directly […]
§ 46-13.2-2. Purpose. The purpose of this act is to promote public health and welfare and protect the environment by providing specifying standards for the installation of a well and providing a mechanism to ensure that all well drilling contractors conducting business in the state of Rhode Island have the requisite skills, training and experience […]
§ 46-13.2-3. Regulations. (a) The Rhode Island building standards committee, pursuant to § 23-27.3-100.1.5 shall by no later than December 31, 2013, incorporate in the appropriate portions of the state building codes minimum standards for the location, design, construction and installation of wells that are appurtenances to buildings in consultation with the department of health, […]
§ 46-13.2-4. Registration and licensing of well drilling contractors and pump installers. (a) No person shall install a well or a pump within a water well unless registered or licensed with the proper authorities in accordance with this chapter, chapter 65 of title 5, and chapter 65.2 of title 5. Well drilling contractors are subject […]
§ 46-13.2-5. Record of wells. Within ten (10) days after completion of a new or replacement well, a well drilling contractor shall provide the owner, the building official and the department of health a well installation report conforming to the form, content, and means specified by the department of health. This well installation report will […]
§ 46-13.2-6. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 257, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 17, § 7, effective January 1, 2013.
§ 46-13.2-7. Well constructed for farming or private use. A landowner may construct his or her own well to provide water for the consumption by himself or herself, his or her family, pets, livestock, or for farming of his or her land where the water obtained shall not be intended for use by the general […]
§ 46-13.2-8. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 257, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 17, § 7, effective January 1, 2013.
§ 46-13.2-9. Existing and abandoned wells. No well in existence on July 1, 1987 shall be required to conform to the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto; provided any well now or hereafter abandoned, shall be brought into compliance with the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter if the […]
