Notes Concerning Rhode Island Building Codes
Many of the Rhode Island Building Code amendments incorporate international or national codes by reference. This means you must refer to BOTH the international or national code (plus supplements, if any) AND the corresponding Rhode Island amendment below.
Rhode Island Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2009 (Rhode Island State Building Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
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All structures except one and two family and multiple single-family dwellings (town houses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the SBC-2-2007 The Rhode Island One and Two Family Dwelling Code. | |
| Structural Code | IBC 2009 (Rhode Island State Building Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2009 (Rhode Island State Plumbing Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2009 (Rhode Island State Mechanical Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 (Rhode Island State Electrical Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 1, 2003(Rhode Island Uniform Fire Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (Rhode Island State Building Code), UFAS, ANSI A117-1 | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
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Housing – ANSI Government – UFAS All others – ADAAG | |
| Energy Code | IECC 2009 (Rhode Island State Energy Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1, A17.3 with state amendments | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2009 (Rhode Island Fuel Gas Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Boiler Code | (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | http://sos.ri.gov/documents/archives/regdocs/released/pdf/DLT/5033.pdf |
Rhode Island Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Mag A. Guirguis, P.E., Supervising Civil Engineer, State Building Code Co Phone: (401) 222-6330 |
| Plumbing | Stuart H. Cowen, P.E. Supervising Civil Engineer, State Building Code Co Phone: (401) 222-1430 |
| Mechanical | Stuart H. Cowen, P.E. Supervising Civil Engineer, State Building Code Co Phone: (401) 222-1430 |
| Electrical | Robert F. Raimbeault State Electrical Code Inspector, State Building Co Phone: (401) 222-4338 |
| Accessibility | State Building Code Commission Phone: (401) 222-4096 |
| Building Inspector | Thomas G. DiFusco State Building Code Inspector Phone: (401) 222-6386 |
| Plan Review | Alfred P. Cocce, Jr. Staff Architect, State Building Code Commission Phone: (401) 222-6340 |
| Historic Preservation | Frederick C. Williamson Chairman & State Historic Preservation Officer Phone: (401) 222-2678 Fax: (401) 222-2968 |
| Environmental | W. Michael Sullivan Director, Department of Environmental Management Phone: (401) 222-2771 Fax: (401) 222-6802 |
| Health Department | David R. Gifford, MD, MPH Director, Dept. of Health Phone: (401) 222-5960 Fax: (401) 222-6548 |
| Fire Marshal | John Chartier State Fire Marshal Phone: (401) 462-4200 Fax: (401) 462-4250 |
| Transportation | Michael Lewis Director, Rhode Island Dept. of Transportation Phone: (401) 222-2450 |