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-00-00-2.19 - Chapter 22

Universal Citation: 510 RI Code of Rules 00 00 2.19

Current through September 18, 2024

Add the following exception to section M2201.1 Materials.

Exception:

Non-metallic storage tanks shall meet the requirements of UL subject 2258 and shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Delete section M2201.2 and substitute the following.

M2201.2 Above ground tanks.

The maximum amount of fuel oil stored any above ground or inside of a building shall be one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) gallons (2,498 L) and the maximum amount of oil connected to any one (1) appliance shall be six hundred sixty (660) gallons. When capacity exceeds six hundred sixty (660) gallons the tanks shall be double walled and sized so that they can be removed from the building without dismantling of the tank.

M2203.8 Add the following code section:

M2203.8 Emergency Disconnect Switch.

When an oil-fired heating, appliance is located inside a structure, a remote means of shutting off power to the oil pump and firing circuit in addition to the serviceman's switch shall be provided as follows:

1. When the appliance is located in an unfinished basement or cellar, an additional shutdown switch shall be installed at the entrance to the basement at the top of the stairs.

2. When the appliance is located in a separately dedicated utility room, the switch shall be located outside the room immediately adjacent to its entrance.

3. When the appliance is located in a crawl space or attic, the switch shall be located immediately outside the entrance to the crawl space or attic area.

The switch shall be located on a wall mounted between sixty inches (60") and eighty inches (80") above the floor surface and be identified with a red cover plate suitably identified as to its purpose.

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