Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 440 - Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Chapter 10 - General Administration, Registration, Licensing, and Filing Claims
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 2 - Rules and Regulations for Contractors
Section 440-RICR-10-00-2.4 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 440 RI Code of Rules 10 00 2.4

Current through September 18, 2024

In addition to the terms defined in R.I. Gen Laws § 5-65-1 and § 1.4 of Part 1 of this Subchapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings.

A. "Appurtenance" means any accessory improvement to real estate associated with a primary structure. An appurtenance includes, but is not limited to, any of the following, located on land owned by the owner of the structure to enhance the residential or commercial use of the structure:

1. Garage or carport;

2. Porch, patio, decks and deck steps, docks, sheds, tents and other fabric structures (temporary or permanent), gazebos, walkways, or fencing;

3. Driveways, roads or bridges;

4. A retaining wall when necessary to protect a structure or its appurtenances or to comply with building code slope requirements or when done in conjunction with landscaping work;

5. Swimming pools;

6. Sidewalks;

7. Stone/masonry walls;

8. Towers; and

9. Roadways and parking areas.

B. "Casual," "Minor" or "Inconsequential" means work not of a structural nature that cannot affect the health or safety of the owner or occupant of the structure; the value for the contract, labor, materials, and all other items is less than five-hundred dollars ($500.00) as used in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-65-2(4).

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