510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-14.3

Current through November 7, 2024
Section 510-RICR-00-00-14.3 - Chapter 1: Administration

The following Rhode Island amendments are made to the sections of Chapter 1:

Delete International Swimming Pool and Spa Code section 101.1 Title, and substitute the following:

101.1 Title.

These Regulations shall be known as Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa Code SBC-14-2021, 510-RICR-00-00-14, hereafter referred to as "this code."

Add the following new section 101.1.1 Referenced Codes.

101.1.1 Referenced Codes.

The other codes referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.

1. Electrical.

The provisions of Rhode Island State 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.

2. Mechanical.

The provisions of the Rhode Island State 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.

3. Plumbing.

The provisions of Rhode Island State 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.

4. Property Maintenance.

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.

5. Fire Prevention Code.

Wherever and whenever provisions of the International Fire Code 2018editions are referenced, the appropriate Rhode Island Fire Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10) requirements shall apply.

6. Energy Code.

The provisions of the Rhode Island State Energy Conservation 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, alteration and construction of buildings and systems for energy efficiency.

7. Building Code.

The provisions of the Rhode Island State Building Code SBC-1-2021, Part 1 of this Subchapter, shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Building Code.

8. Residential Code.

The provisions of the Rhode Island One and Two-Family Dwelling Code SBC-2-2021, Part 2 of this Subchapter, shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Residential Code.

9. Existing Building Code.

The provisions of the Rhode Island State Building Code SBC-1-2021, Part 1 of this Subchapter, in conjunction with the State Rehabilitation Code SRC-1, Part 20 of this Subchapter, and the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code, 450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10 shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Existing Building Code.

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.

Delete International Swimming Pool and Spa Code sections 103 through 105 and 107 through 108.

510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-14.3

Adopted effective8/1/2019
Amended effective 2/1/2022