101.1 Title. This part
shall be known as Rhode Island Mechanical Code Regulation (SBC- 4 2021),
hereafter referred to as "this code".
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. Gas. The provisions of
the Rhode Island State Fuel Gas Code SBC-19 2021, (Part 19 of this Subchapter
), shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Fuel Gas
Code, and shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of
delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These
requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery
to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of
residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.
3. Building. 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.
4. 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.
5.
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 nonresidential structures.
6. Fire Prevention Code. Wherever and
whenever provisions of the International Fire Code 2018 editions are
referenced, the appropriate Rhode Island Fire Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10
) requirement shall apply.
7.
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 the installation,
alteration repair and replacement of energy systems and all matters governing
the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
8 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.
Any and all such references to the various International
Code Council family of codes shall be substituted for the appropriate state
code as indicated above.
All other Administrative provisions shall remain in effect.
To the extent that there is an apparent conflict between the provisions of
these administrative sections and R.I. Gen. Laws §
23-27.3-101.0
et al., the provisions of State law shall prevail. Where other
provisions of this code refer to provisions of §
4.3 of this Part (Chapter
1 Administration) or R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3 shall apply as
appropriate.
Delete IMC sections 102.8 Exception, 102.10, 102.11, 103,
104, 106.4 through 106.5.3, 108 and 109 and refer to the appropriate sections
of Part 1 of this Subchapter and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3.
102.1.1 Contractor's
responsibilities. It shall be the duty of every contractor who enters into
contracts for the installation or repair of mechanical 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 mechanical systems for which a permit is
required shall comply with all State laws and Regulations regarding
licensing.
