The division of professional regulation, by and through its hoisting engineer investigators, shall have the right and authority to enter, during times at which hoisting/excavating work is actually being performed, any commercial building, structure or premises where hoisting/excavating work is being done, except, however, any building, structure or premises exempt by law, for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with this chapter.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-26-12.1