Section 510-RICR-00-00-11.1 - GeneralA. The Rhode Island State Legislature has found that a State Building Code is essential to protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing adequate and uniform rules and regulations governing the construction and alteration of buildings and structures within the State of Rhode Island.B. To increase the efficiency of the building industry and the safety of its products, an increasing trend is needed towards uniformity of interpretation and enforcement of a statewide code. It is the intent of the State Building Commissioner and the Building Code Standards Committee to aid the code enforcement profession by assisting it in the areas of professionalism and the performance of its duties.C. To enforce the State Building Code effectively, code officials require sufficient knowledge and competence to administer and interpret the Code standards. This can be best achieved through the creation of an education and training program and through the development of certification requirements and a continuing education program.11.1.1ADMINISTRATIONA. The Certification Program shall control all matters relating to qualification for and the certification of all code enforcement officials engaged in the administration and enforcement of the Rhode Island State Building Code, procedures for application, issuance and revocation of certificates, and approval of training and educational programs offered to meet the requirements for the certification and continuing education credits of code enforcement officials.B. No individual shall be certified or claim to be certified unless that person has received a letter of appointment to that position by the respective appointing authority and has satisfied the Committee through interview or examination that he meets the minimum requirements for that position and continues to serve in that position.C. The Committee shall interview all applicants for the position of Building Official, Building Inspector or Alternate Building Inspector to determine whether the applicant satisfies the provisions of § 11.2(A)(1) of this Part.11.1.2DEFINITIONSA. "Alternate building official" means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code in the absence of the building official.B. "Building inspector" means the authorized representative of the Building Official acting as his assistant.C. "Building official" means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code at the local level.D. "Code" means the Rhode Island State Building Code E. "Commissioner" means the State Building Commissioner F. "Committee" means the Building Code Standards CommitteeG. "Electrical inspector" means the authorized representative of the building official charged with enforcing the provision of the electrical code under the direction of the Building Official.H. "Mechanical inspector" means the authorized representative of the building official charged with enforcing the provisions of the mechanical code under the direction of the Building Official.I. "Plumbing inspector" means the authorized representative of the Building Official charged with enforcing the provisions of the plumbing code under the direction of the Building Official.510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-11.1