Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 510 - Building Code Commission
Chapter 00 - N/A
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 2 - RISBC-2 Rhode Island State One amp; Two-Family Dwelling Code
Section 510-RICR-00-00-2.15 - Chapter 15

Universal Citation: 510 RI Code of Rules 00 00 2.15
Current through September 18, 2024

M 1502.4.5 Delete and substitute the following:

M 1502.4.5 Length identification.

The maximum length of dryer duct may exceed thirty-five feet (35') when a permanent placard, measuring a minimum five inches (5") wide, three inches (3") high, and one eighth of one inch (1/8") thick, and constructed of either wood, metal, or rigid plastic, and bearing raised or embossed lettering stating the following:

"WARNING: THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF THIS DRYER DUCT IS xxx FEET. ANY DRYER CONNECTED TO THIS EXHAUST DUCT MUST BE RATED TO USE AN EXHAUST DUCT OF THIS LENGTH, PER THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS;

SEVERE RISK OF FIRE MAY RESULT FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS NOTICE."

The provisions of section M102.4 shall be used in establishing the effective length of the ductwork installed and noted on the placard. The placard shall be permanently attached to the wall or floor within six inches (6") of the terminus of the duct.

M1506.2 Delete without substitution.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Rhode Island may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.