8.1Authority
A.The Rhode Island Energy Conservation Code is promulgated by the Building Code Standards Committee pursuant to the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 23-27.3-100.1.5, 23-27.3-100.1.5.4, and 23.27.3-109.1.
8.2Incorporated Materials
A.The Building Code Standards Committee hereby adopts and incorporates as the Rhode Island Energy Conservation Code the provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2024 edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC) not including any further editions or amendments thereof and only to the extent that the provisions therein are not inconsistent with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3 and any provisions reserved, deleted, or amended in this Regulation.
1.IECC 2024 is protected by the copyright that has been issued to the ICC. IECC 2024 can be viewed and purchased here: https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes/i-codes/2024-icodes.
2.To properly utilize the Rhode Island Energy Conservation Code, IECC 2024 must be read jointly with the Building Code requirements in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3 and the amendments to IECC 2024 set forth in the sections of this Regulation, below.
3.Format: These code changes follow numbering sequence and topics of the IECC 2024 (first printing). All Provisions of IECC 2024 are retained unless indicated as deleted or amended. Published errata are available from the ICC website.
8.3IECC 2024 is adopted with the following amendments
IECC - Commercial [CE] Provisions
Chapter 1[CE] SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 1[CE] is adopted with the following changes.
C101.1 Delete section and substitute as follows:
C101.1 Title: This part shall be known as the State Energy Conservation Code, hereafter referred to as "this code.”
C102.4 Add the following to the end of C102.4 “Referenced Codes and Standards”.
Rhode Island Code references added to Section C102.4:
Building Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island State Building Code (Part 1 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Building Code.
Residential Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island One and Two-Family Dwelling Code (Part 2 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Residential Code.
Plumbing Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island Plumbing Code (Part 3 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Mechanical Code.
Mechanical Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island Mechanical Code (Part 4 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Mechanical Code.
Electrical Code/NFPA 70. The provisions of Rhode Island State Electrical Code (Part of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the ICC Electrical Code.
Property Maintenance Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island State Property Maintenance Code (Part 6 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this Code as the International Property Maintenance Code.
Fire Safety Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Fire Code.
Swimming Pool and Spa Code. The Provisions of the Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa Code (Part 14 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
Existing Building Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island Existing Building Code (Part 7 of this Subchapter) or the State Rehabilitation Code (Part 20 of this Subchapter), as applicable, shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Existing Building Code.
Fuel Gas Code: The provisions of the Rhode Island Fuel Gas Code (Part 19 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Fuel Gas Code.
C103Delete section C103 “Code Compliance Agency” without substitution. The authority having jurisdiction for a particular project is determined by state law.
C109 Delete section C109 “Means of Appeals” without substitution. The appeal process for the particular jurisdiction is determined by state law.
Chapter 2 [CE] Definitions
Chapter 2 [CE] is adopted with no changes.
Chapter 3 [CE] General Requirements
Chapter 3 [CE] is adopted with no changes.
Chapter 4 [CE] Commercial Energy Efficiency
Chapter 4 [CE] is adopted with no changes.
Chapter 5 [CE] Existing Buildings
Chapter 5 [CE] is adopted with no changes.
Chapter 6[CE] Reference Standards
Chapter 6 [CE] is adopted with no changes.
Appendices [CE]
The following Appendix is adopted effective August 14, 2025: Appendix CH (Electric-Ready Commercial Building Provisions).
All other Appendices are deleted.
IECC - Residential [RE] Provisions
Chapter 1 [RE]: Scope and Administration
Chapter 1[RE] is adopted with the following changes.
R101.1 Delete section and substitute as follows:
C101.1 Title: This part shall be known as the State Energy Conservation Code, hereafter referred to as "this code.”
R102.4 Add the following to the end of R102.4 “Referenced Codes and Standards”.
Rhode Island Code references added to Section R102.4:
Building Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island State Building Code (Part 1 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Building Code.
Residential Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island One and Two-Family Dwelling Code (Part 2 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Residential Code.
Plumbing Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island Plumbing Code (Part 3 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Mechanical Code.
Mechanical Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island Mechanical Code (Part 4 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Mechanical Code.
Electrical Code/NFPA 70. The provisions of Rhode Island State Electrical Code (Part of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the ICC Electrical Code.
Property Maintenance Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island State Property Maintenance Code (Part 6 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this Code as the International Property Maintenance Code.
Fire Safety Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Fire Code.
Swimming Pool and Spa Code. The Provisions of the Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa Code (Part 14 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
Existing Building Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island Existing Building Code (Part 7 of this Subchapter) or the State Rehabilitation Code (Part 20 of this Subchapter), as applicable, shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Existing Building Code.
Fuel Gas Code: The provisions of the Rhode Island Fuel Gas Code (Part 19 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Fuel Gas Code.
R103 Delete section R103 “Code Compliance Agency” without substitution. The authority having jurisdiction for a particular project is determined by state law.
R109 Delete section R109 “Means of Appeals” without substitution. The appeal process for the particular jurisdiction is determined by state law.
Chapter 2 [RE]: Definitions
Chapter 2 [RE] is adopted with no changes.
Chapter 3 [RE]: General Requirements
Chapter 3 [RE] is adopted with no changes.
Chapter 4 [RE]: Residential Energy Efficiency
Chapter 4 [RE] is adopted with no changes.
Chapter 5 [RE]: Existing Buildings
Chapter 5 [RE] is adopted with no changes.
Chapter 6 [RE]: Referenced Standards
Chapter 6 [RE] is adopted with no changes.
Appendices [RE]
The following Appendix is adopted effective August 14, 2025: Appendix RK (Electric-Ready Residential Building Provisions).
All other Appendices are deleted.