Section 510-RICR-00-00-3.3 - Administration (IPC Section 101)Delete IPC section 101.1, Title, and substitute the following:
101.1 Title. This part shall be known as the Rhode Island State Plumbing Code Regulation SBC-3-2019 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 (this Part) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Plumbing Code, and shall apply to 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 system4. 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 2021 editions are referenced, the appropriate Rhode Island Fire Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10) requirements shall apply.6. Energy. The provisions of the Rhode Island State Energy 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, alterations 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 and the Rhode Island Fire Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Existing Building Code.10 Swimming Pool and Spa Code. The Provisions of the Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa Code SBC-14-2021 (Part 14 of this Subchapter) shall apply whenever referenced in this code the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and shall apply to matters governing the design and construction of swimming pools and spas. Delete IPC sections 102.8, 103, 104, 106.4 through 106.6.3, 108 and 109 and refer to the appropriate sections of SBC-1-2019 and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3.
IPC section 102.10 Contractor's responsibilities.
It shall be the duty of every contractor who enters into contracts for the installation or repair of plumbing systems for which a permit is required to comply with adopted State and local Rules and Regulations concerning licensing.
Any building owner, authorized agent, person or contractor who installs, modifies or repairs plumbing systems for which a permit is required shall comply with all State laws and Regulations regarding licensing.
510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-3.3
Amended effective8/1/2019
Amended effective 2/1/2022