The provisions of the Fire Safety Code, Parts 1 through 10 of this Subchapter (Hereinafter also referred to as "Fire Safety Code" or "This Code"), are adopted pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.3-3, in an effort to supplement, clarify, and modernize the minimum requirements for fire safety in new and existing buildings and facilities as outlined in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-28.1et seq. The provisions of this Code shall be interpreted consistently, with all current General Laws and Executive Orders, and all decisions, variances and interpretations issued by the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review (Hereinafter also referred to as the "Fire Board" or "Board"). The provisions of this Code shall further be enforced consistently, with all current General Laws and Executive Orders, by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and its affiliates.
450 R.I. Code R. 450-RICR-00-00-1.4
Amended effective 7/1/2021