Section 510-RICR-00-00-12.1 - Supporting StatementA. This proposed regulation controls the approval process for new materials and methods of construction with the State of Rhode Island.B. Former amendments to said regulation remain in effect unless deletions or corrections are made herein. The Committee has amended these provisions in order to maintain criteria more suitable to Rhode Island health, safety and welfare standards.C. Particular changes incorporated in these proposed regulations by the Committee are delineated as follows:D. §12.2.1(A) of this Part (Title): This section was amended to clarify the Committee's authoritative provisions in approving new products.E. §12.2.1(C) of this Part (Applicants): This section clarified the state's position in accepting model code approval or evaluation reports. Also in order to encourage reciprocity, the Commissioner may issue a letter of acceptability for said approval.510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-12.1