510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-1.3
Delete IBC sections 101.1 Title, 101.2 Scope and 101.2.1 Appendices and substitute the following:
This Regulation shall be known as SBC-1-2021, the Rhode Island State Building Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exceptions:
Appendices
Delete appendices A, B, D, J, and K. Appendices C, E, F, G, H, I apply.
Delete IBC sections 101.4, and 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 Referenced Codes in its entirety and substitute the following:
The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
The provisions of Rhode Island Electrical Code SBC-5-2021 (Part 5 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the ICC Electrical Code, and shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
The provisions of the Rhode Island Fuel Gas Code SBC-19-2021 (Part 19 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Fuel Gas Code and shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.
The provisions of the Rhode Island Mechanical Code SBC-4-2021 (Part 4 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Mechanical Code and shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems.
The provisions of Rhode Island Plumbing Code SBC-3-2021 (Part 3 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Plumbing Code, and shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system.
The provisions of the Rhode Island State Property Maintenance Code SBC-6-2021 (Part 6 of this Subchapter) Provides requirements for continued use and maintenance buildings and property, and of related plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems in existing residential and non-residential structures.
The provisions of or references to the International Fire Code 2021 edition shall be cross referenced to the appropriate section of the Rhode Island Fire Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10). The Chapters referencing construction standards will apply to either the Rhode Island Uniform Fire Code Standards {R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.01 et seq.} as referenced and amended NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 and those standards will apply when this code references such a section or requirement. These cross-references are not intended to impose any enforcement requirements on State or local fire officials, and any conflicts with the State Fire Safety Codes shall be resolved in favor of the more, restrictive standard, and that standard shall be enforced by the appropriate designated authority having jurisdiction.
The provisions of the Rhode Island Energy Code SBC-8-2021 (Part 8 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as International Energy Conservation Code and shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
Any and all such references to the various International Code Council family of codes shall be substituted for the appropriate state code as indicated above.
The Provisions of the Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa Code SBC-14-2021 (Part 14 of this Subchapter) shall apply whenever the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code is referenced in this code and shall apply to matters governing the design and construction of swimming pools and spas.
Delete IBC sections:
103, 104.1 to 104.8, 105.3, 105.3.1, 105.3.2, 105.5, 107.1, 107.3.1, 107.3.2, 107.3.4, 107.3.4.1, 108.2, 111.4, 113.1, 113.2, 113.3, 114.1, 114.2, 114.3, 115.1, 115.2, 115.3, 116.1, 116.2, 116.3, 116.4, 116.5.
All other Administrative provisions shall remain in effect. To the extent that there is an apparent conflict between the provisions of these administrative sections and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3, the provisions of State law shall prevail. Where other provisions of this code refer to provisions of Chapter 1 Administration, or R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3 shall apply as appropriate.
510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-1.3
Amended effective 2/1/2022