101.1 Title.
This part shall be known as the Rhode Island State Plumbing
Code Regulation SBC-3-2019 hereafter 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 (this
Part) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International
Plumbing Code, and shall apply to 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. Wherever and whenever provisions of the International Fire Code 2021
editions are referenced, the appropriate Rhode Island Fire Code
(450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10) requirements shall apply.
6. Energy. The provisions of the Rhode Island
State Energy 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, alterations 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 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1-2021 (Part 1 of this Subchapter) in conjunction with the State
Rehabilitation Code SRC-1 and the Rhode Island Fire Code (450-RICR-00-00-1
through 10) 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 the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and shall apply to
matters governing the design and construction of swimming pools and spas.
Delete IPC sections 102.8, 103, 104, 106.4 through 106.6.3,
108 and 109 and refer to the appropriate sections of SBC-1-2019 and R.I. Gen.
Laws Chapter 23-27.3.
IPC section 102.10 Contractor's responsibilities.
It shall be the duty of every contractor who enters into
contracts for the installation or repair of plumbing systems for which a permit
is required to comply with adopted State and local Rules and Regulations
concerning licensing.
Any building owner, authorized agent, person or contractor
who installs, modifies or repairs plumbing systems for which a permit is
required shall comply with all State laws and Regulations regarding
licensing.
