510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-8.8

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 510-RICR-00-00-8.8 - Chapter 1[RE]

8.8.1 ADMINISTRATION

Revise IECC section R101.1, Title, to read as follows:

R101.1 Title: These Regulations shall be known as the State Energy Conservation Code Regulation SBC-8-2021 hereafter referred to as "this code."

Add the following new section R101.1.1 referenced codes:

R101.1.1 Referenced Codes. The other codes listed in sections R101.4.1 through R101.4.7 and 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) 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 the 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.

(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 2021 editions are referenced, the appropriate Rhode Island Fire Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10) requirements shall apply.

(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, and shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings.

(8) Existing Building Code. The provisions of the State Building Codes SBC-1-2021 (Part 1 of this Subchapter) in conjunction with the State Rehabilitation Code SRC-1 (Part 20 of this Part) 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.

(9) 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.

(10) Any and all such references to the various International Code Council family of code shall be substituted for the appropriate State code as indicated above.

510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-8.8

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