Current through December 3, 2024
Section 230-RICR-30-05-4.8 - AppointmentsA. Insurance Representatives shall be allowed to inspect any vehicle for photographs and vehicle identification number checks; an automobile body repair shop must permit such access within four (4) hours of such request.B. Insurance Representatives must be allowed with or without appointment, to make an appraisal inspection of any vehicle as soon as practically possible, but in any event, not more than three (3) days following the insurance representative's written or oral request to inspect. C. Given that Insurance Representatives are expected to contact the automobile body repair shop in advance to establish an opportunity for an appraisal inspection visit pursuant to Part 20-50-3 of this Title, automobile body repair shops shall accommodate such requests as soon as practical, with the motor vehicle damage appraisal to occur no later than three (3) business days form the date of the request. The automobile body repair shop shall not unduly delay the Insurance Representative when the Insurance Representative arrives for the appointment. This section shall apply to an inspection by an expert designated by an insurance company and expressly approved by a vehicle owner or their legal representative.D. Automobile Body Repair Shops are only required to produce invoices and receipts of repair work upon a request for reinspection pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-10.1-9 not an inspection request to assess supplemental damage. 230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-05-4.8