These rules ("hereinafter, Rules" or "Regulations") are Amended for the purpose of protecting the life, property, safety, and welfare of the people of Rhode Island; to promote conservation of our natural resources used to generate energy; to regulate the proper installation of all piping systems and/or equipment used in fire protection systems; and in the generation and consumption of energy used for the purpose of all heating, cooling and air distribution systems; to regulate the licensing and work of masters, journeypersons, and apprentices in the pipefitting, air conditioning/refrigeration, sprinkler fitting and sheet metal trades, hereafter to be referred to as "the mechanical trades".
260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-15-2.2