AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

Summary

The bill empowers the state building code standards committee to adopt the 2024 International Residential Code for small dwellings, the International Building Code for larger structures, and the International Energy Conservation Code, while also requiring the latest National Electrical Code. It adds standards for wells attached to buildings and mandates that all codes be consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, repealing any conflicting local rules. The changes aim to bring Rhode Island’s construction standards up to current national models for safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency.

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