101.1 Title. These
regulations shall be known as The Rhode Island State Fuel Gas Code Regulation
SBC-19-2021hereafter referred to as "this code"
Add the following new section 101.1.1 referenced
codes.
101.1.1 Referenced Codes. The
other codes referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the
requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
1. Electrical. The provisions of Rhode Island
State Electrical Code, SBC- 5 2021(Part 5 of this Subchapter), shall apply
wherever referenced in this code as the ICC Electrical Code, and shall apply to
the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs,
replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances
thereto.
2. Mechanical. The
provisions of the Rhode Island State Mechanical Code,SBC- 4 2021 (Part 4 of this
Subchapter), shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International
Mechanical Code and shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and
replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures,
fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling,
air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other
energy-related systems.
3.
Plumbing. The provisions of Rhode Island State Plumbing Code,SBC- 3 2021 (Part 3
of this Subchapter), shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the
International Plumbing Code, and shall apply to the installation, alteration,
repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances,
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage
system and all aspects of a medical gas system.
4. Property Maintenance. The provisions of
the Rhode Island State Property Maintenance Code SBC- 6 2021 (Part 6 of this
Subchapter), Provides requirements for continued use and maintenance buildings
and property, and of related plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire
protection systems in existing residential and non-residential
structures.
5. Fire Prevention
Code. The provisions of or references to the International Fire Code 2021
edition shall be cross referenced to the appropriate section of the Rhode
Island Fire Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10). The Chapters
referencing construction standards will apply to either the Rhode Island
Uniform Fire Code Standards, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-28.01, as referenced and
amended NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 and those standards will apply when this code
references such a section or requirement. These cross references are not
intended to impose any enforcement requirements on State or local fire
officials, and any conflicts with the State Fire Safety Codes shall be resolved
in favor of the stricter standard, and that standard shall be enforced by the
appropriate designated authority having jurisdiction.
6. Energy Code. The provisions of the Rhode
Island State Energy Conservation Code SBC-8 2021, (Part 8 of this Subchapter),
shall apply wherever referenced in this code as International Energy
Conservation Code, and shall apply to all matters governing the design,
alteration and construction of buildings and systems for energy
efficiency.
7. Building Code. The
provisions of the Rhode Island State Building Code,SBC- 1 2021 (Part 1 of this
Subchapter), shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International
Building Code.
8. Residential Code.
The provisions of the Rhode Island One and Two-Family Dwelling Code,SBC- 2 2021(Part 2 of this Subchapter), shall apply wherever referenced in this code
as the International Residential Code.
9. Existing Building Code. The provisions of
the State Building Codes,SBC- 1 2021 (Part 1 of this Subchapter), in
conjunction with the State Rehabilitation Code, Part 20 of this Subchapter, and
the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code shall apply wherever referenced in this code
as the International Existing Building Code.
10. Swimming Pool and Spa Code
The Provisions of the Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa
Code SBC-14-2021(Part 14 of this Subchapter) shall apply whenever referenced in
this code as International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and shall apply to
matters governing the design and construction of swimming pools and
spas.
Any and all such references to the various International
Code Council family of code shall be substituted for the appropriate state code
as indicated above.
101.2.4 Systems and equipment outside the
scope.
Delete exception #9 and substitute the following:
9. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) installations
shall be installed in accordance with this code and the Rhode Island Fire
Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10).
Delete IFG Code section 101.3 and substitute the
following:
