510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-1.22
Delete IBC section 3102.1 and substitute the following:
The provisions of this section shall apply to air-supported, air-inflated, membrane-covered cable and membrane-covered frame structures, collectively known as membrane structures, erected for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days or longer. Those erected for a shorter period of time shall comply with the Rhode Island Uniform Fire Code. Those erected for one hundred eighty (180) days or longer are also regulated by existing code section 3103 Temporary Structures; a Rhode Island amendment to the International model code.
Membrane structures covering water storage facilities, water clarifiers, water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, greenhouses and similar facilities not used for human occupancy are required to meet only the requirements of sections 3102.3.1 and 3102.7. Membrane structures erected on a building, balcony, deck or other structures for any period of time shall comply with this section.
Delete IBC section 3102.2 Definitions of Membrane - Covered Cable Structures and Membrane - Covered Frame Structure and substitute the following
"Membrane-covered cable structure" means a non-pressurized structure in which a mast and cable system provides support and tension to the membrane weather barrier and the membrane imparts stability to the structure. Including but not limited to "TENTS".
"Membrane-covered frame structure" means a non-pressurized building wherein the structure is composed of a rigid framework to support a tensioned membrane which provides the weather barrier. Including but not limited to "TENTS."
Delete IBC section 3103 Temporary Structures in its entirety and substitute the following:
SECTION 3103.0 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
Pursuant to a variance granted by the Board of Appeals the Building Official shall issue a permit for temporary construction as approved by the Board of Appeal. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service but such temporary construction shall not be permitted for more than one (1) year.
The building official shall be permitted to issue permits for temporary construction limited to buildings of less than four hundred (400) square feet and all construction trailers. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service but no such construction shall be permitted to remain in place for more than one (1) year or the time scheduled for the construction project.
All temporary construction, when intended to be occupied by the owner, employee, or general public shall conform to structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of the Code necessary to insure the public health, safety and general welfare.
The building official is hereby authorized to terminate such special approval and to order demolition and/or removal of any such construction at his discretion.
Add the following new section to Chapter 31
SECTION 3112 FABRIC STRUCTURES
Fabric Structures are structures utilizing wood, metal or plastic frames and covered with cloth, canvas, glass or plastic material, excluding tents, agricultural and horticultural greenhouses, and furnishings such as umbrellas, awnings and canopies or portable shade canopies.
Fabric Structures: Fabric Structures shall be located in accordance with applicable local zoning code provisions. Permits shall be required for all fabric structures. Fabric structures less than four hundred (400) square feet in area and installed for a period not exceeding one (1) year shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions. Fabric structures greater than four hundred (400) square feet in area or intended to be in place for a period exceeding twelve (12) months shall only be approved pending a satisfactory decision by the State or local Building Code Board of Appeals, unless full code compliance for permanent structures in all respects is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the local building official. The State Fire Marshal or his authorized representative shall determine whether the installation is subject to provisions of the State Fire Safety Code prior to issuance of the permit.
Exceptions:
510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-1.22
Amended effective 2/1/2022