Section 510-RICR-00-00-4.3 - Chapter 1Delete IMC section 101.1, Title, and substitute the following:
101.1 Title. This part shall be known as Rhode Island Mechanical Code Regulation (SBC- 4 2021), 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. Gas. The provisions of the Rhode Island State Fuel Gas Code SBC-19 2021, (Part 19 of this Subchapter ), shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Fuel Gas Code, and shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.3. Building. 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.4. 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.5. 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 nonresidential structures.6. Fire Prevention Code. Wherever and whenever provisions of the International Fire Code 2018 editions are referenced, the appropriate Rhode Island Fire Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10 ) requirement shall apply.7. 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 the installation, alteration repair and replacement of energy systems and all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency. 8 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.
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.
All other Administrative provisions shall remain in effect. To the extent that there is an apparent conflict between the provisions of these administrative sections and R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-27.3-101.0et al., the provisions of State law shall prevail. Where other provisions of this code refer to provisions of § 4.3 of this Part (Chapter 1 Administration) or R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3 shall apply as appropriate.
Delete IMC sections 102.8 Exception, 102.10, 102.11, 103, 104, 106.4 through 106.5.3, 108 and 109 and refer to the appropriate sections of Part 1 of this Subchapter and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3.
102.1.1 Contractor's responsibilities. It shall be the duty of every contractor who enters into contracts for the installation or repair of mechanical 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 mechanical systems for which a permit is required shall comply with all State laws and Regulations regarding licensing.
510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-4.3
Amended effective8/1/2019
Amended effective 2/1/2022