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Rhode Island

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Rhode Island Building Code Standards Committee administers a statewide building-code — meaning the same base building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, and maintenance codes apply throughout Rhode Island (not city-by-city).

Rather than creating its own unique code, Rhode Island references model codes published by the International Code Council (and the National Fire Protection Association / National Electrical Code for fire/safety), combined with RI-specific amendments to address local needs.

Here are the current adopted codes which are referenced:

Links to State Adoption Agencies

Building Code Commission

State Fire Marshal

Key Contacts

ICC Government Relations Representative
Bill Nash
Senior Regional Manager
E-mail: wnash@iccsafe.org

State Building Commissioner:
James Cambio
560 Jefferson Blvd
2nd Floor, Suite 204
Warwick, RI 02886
james.cambio@dbr.ri.gov
(401) 921-1590

Fire Marshal:
Timothy P. McLaughlin
560 Jefferson Blvd
Warwick, RI 02886
Office phone: (401) 889-5555
Timothy.McLaughlin@dbr.ri.gov