Section 510-RICR-00-00-13.3 - Standards for Existing School Buildings13.3.1UNSAFE CONDITIONSA. A building or structure shall be declared unsafe by the local building official or the Commissioner, on state property, if any one of the following Conditions exists upon the premises: 1. The building is vacant, unguarded and open at doors or windows thereby permitting unauthorized entry; or2. There is a hazardous accumulation of dust, debris or other combustible material therein; or3. There is a falling away, hanging loose or loosening of any siding, block, brick or other building material; or4. There is a deterioration of the structure, or structural parts, or a structural weakness exists whereby the continued use and occupancy would endanger the lives of the occupants or those using public or private land in the immediate area; or5. The building has been partially destroyed or has been substantially damaged by the elements, acts of God, fire, explosion, or otherwise is vacant, regardless of whether or not such building is secured to prevent unauthorized entry; or6. The building, sign or structure constitutes a fire or windstorm hazard or is in the Opinion of the building official otherwise dangerous to human life or public health, safety and welfare; or7. There is an unusual sagging or leaning out of plumb of the building or any parts of the building and such effect is caused by deterioration or over-stressing; or8. The electrical or mechanical installation or systems create a hazardous condition contrary to the Standards of this Code or the code in effect at the time of construction; or9. An unsanitary condition exists by the reason of inadequate or malfunctioning sanitary facilities, waste disposal systems and deprivation of privacy; or10. The use or occupancy of the building is illegal or improper because the building does not comply with the allowable areas, height, type of construction, fire resistance, means of egress, live load, or other features regulated by the Code in effect at the time of construction; or11. Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play therein to their danger.510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-13.3