510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-2.9

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 510-RICR-00-00-2.9 - Chapter 7

R703.18 Add the following:

R703.18 Re-siding Exterior Walls.

Materials and methods of application used for residing or replacing an existing wall covering shall comply with the requirements of section R703. New exterior side wall covering shall not be installed without first removing existing wall coverings when any of the following conditions occur:

1. When the existing wall or wall covering is water-soaked or has deteriorated to the point that the existing wall or wall covering is not acceptable as a base for additional covering.

2. When the existing wall has three (3) or more applications of any wall covering.

Exception:

The total number of wall coverings shall not be limited when any of the existing wall coverings consist of asbestos cement board or asbestos cement shingles or any protective encapsulating or protective siding/layer immediately over the asbestos material.

Asbestos cement board or asbestos cement shingles and any protective encapsulating layer thereupon shall not be required to be removed unless the existing wall is unacceptable for use as a base for additional layers of wall covering.

Any disturbance, repair or removal of existing asbestos cement board or asbestos cement shingles shall be in accordance with all State and Federal Regulations.

510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-2.9

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