RISBC-9 Enforcement and Implementation Procedure

In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-27.3-109.1, the Committee has the authority to adopt appropriate Rules and Regulations when necessary to maintain the State Building Code current with national model codes and standards.

9.2.1Title

As authorized by R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3 and in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 23-27.3-108.2 and 23-27.3-109.1, the Building Code Standards Committee has promulgated the following Rules and Regulations for enforcement and implementation of this Code by the State Building Commissioner as to any structures or buildings or parts thereof that are owned or are temporarily or permanently under the jurisdiction of the State of Rhode Island or any of its departments, commissions, agencies or authorities and as to any structures or buildings or parts thereof that are built upon any land owned by, or under the jurisdiction of the State of Rhode Island or any of its departments commissions, agencies or authorities.

9.2.2Enforcement

The provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3 shall apply to all projects under the jurisdiction of the State Building Commissioner.

Anyone aggrieved by a decision of the Commissioner may appeal to the State Board of Appeals in accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-27.3-127.1. No fee shall be charged to any State agency, department, commission or authority for an appeal.

9.4.1New Buildings, Additions, Alterations, Structures, etc.

A.State Permit Fee Schedule

1.*In these two (2) ranges of valuations, multiply the valuation (cost of construction) times (x) [the fee factor] to determine the fee.

B.Plan Review Fees

1.The following fees shall be charged for performing plan reviews in order to determine code compliance on behalf of local municipalities. Applications for plan reviews shall be accompanied by a letter of authorization from the local building official and the required plan review fee.

C.Hearing Fees

1.State Board of Standards and Appeals Hearing Application Fee (not charged to State agencies): Two hundred dollars ($200.00).

2.Stenographic costs for hearings held on behalf of municipalities without appeal boards shall be paid by each municipality.

3.Stenographic costs for hearings held as an appeal to municipal or State action shall be paid by the appellant.

D.Demolition or Moving

1.No revision of wrecking permits allowed.

2.Each residential building, accessory building or structure of use.

a.Group R3 or R4: Two hundred dollars ($200.00).

b.All other buildings or structures: Five hundred dollars ($500.00).