Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 510 - Building Code Commission
Chapter 00 - N/A
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 13 - RISBC-13 Standards for Existing Schools
Section 510-RICR-00-00-13.3 - Standards for Existing School Buildings
Universal Citation: 510 RI Code of Rules 00 00 13.3
Current through September 18, 2024
13.3.1 UNSAFE CONDITIONS
A. A building
or structure shall be declared unsafe by the local building official or the
Commissioner, on state property, if any one of the following Conditions exists
upon the premises:
1. The building is vacant,
unguarded and open at doors or windows thereby permitting unauthorized entry;
or
2. There is a hazardous
accumulation of dust, debris or other combustible material therein;
or
3. There is a falling away,
hanging loose or loosening of any siding, block, brick or other building
material; or
4. There is a
deterioration of the structure, or structural parts, or a structural weakness
exists whereby the continued use and occupancy would endanger the lives of the
occupants or those using public or private land in the immediate area;
or
5. The building has been
partially destroyed or has been substantially damaged by the elements, acts of
God, fire, explosion, or otherwise is vacant, regardless of whether or not such
building is secured to prevent unauthorized entry; or
6. The building, sign or structure
constitutes a fire or windstorm hazard or is in the Opinion of the building
official otherwise dangerous to human life or public health, safety and
welfare; or
7. There is an unusual
sagging or leaning out of plumb of the building or any parts of the building
and such effect is caused by deterioration or over-stressing; or
8. The electrical or mechanical installation
or systems create a hazardous condition contrary to the Standards of this Code
or the code in effect at the time of construction; or
9. An unsanitary condition exists by the
reason of inadequate or malfunctioning sanitary facilities, waste disposal
systems and deprivation of privacy; or
10. The use or occupancy of the building is
illegal or improper because the building does not comply with the allowable
areas, height, type of construction, fire resistance, means of egress, live
load, or other features regulated by the Code in effect at the time of
construction; or
11. Whenever the
building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind or flood, or has become
so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become an attractive nuisance to children
who might play therein to their danger.
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