RI
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2856

Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2856

Introduced
4/5/22  
Refer
4/5/22  
Report Pass
5/17/22  
Engrossed
5/24/22  
Refer
5/26/22  
Report Pass
6/7/22  
Enrolled
6/14/22  

Caption

State Building Code

Impact

The enactment of S2856 is expected to enhance the professionalism and expertise of building inspectors across Rhode Island. By establishing clearer standards for qualifications and continuing education, the bill aims to improve compliance with safety and health regulations in construction practices. This may help reduce incidents due to negligence or lack of knowledge among inspectors which can compromise public safety. Additionally, the financial responsibility for state services provided to local authorities will be outlined, ensuring that state resources are appropriately funded by the municipalities benefiting from these services.

Summary

Bill S2856 pertains to the State Building Code, focusing on the qualifications of state and local building inspectors. Introduced by Senators Ciccone, Lombardi, and McCaffrey, the bill seeks to amend existing laws to update and align the qualifications of building inspectors with federal standards. This includes specifying requirements for building inspectors based on years of experience in residential or commercial construction and mandates certification through the International Code Council (ICC) to ensure competency among inspectors charged with enforcing building codes.

Contention

While the bill supports the need for maintaining high standards for building inspections and safety, it may face opposition from some local governments concerned about the implications of these regulations on local control. Critics might argue that the bill could centralize power within the state, limiting the autonomy of local entities to tailor building codes and processes to meet their specific community needs. This contention revolves around finding a balance between upholding strict safety standards and preserving local governance and decision-making in building regulation.

Latest S2856 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H7833

State Building Code

RI S1089

Amends the composition of the building code standards committee and would make several technical amendments relative to the building code office and would establish a state building code office within the office of state fire marshal.

RI H5804

Amends the composition of the building code standards committee and would make several technical amendments relative to the building code office and would establish a state building code office within the office of state fire marshal.

RI S2990

Amends various provisions relative to the duties of the state building commissioner and would establish a building code education and training unit to educate building officials and inspectors statewide.

RI H7983

Amends various provisions relative to the duties of the state building commissioner and establishes a building code education and training unit to educate building officials and inspectors statewide.

RI H7426

State Building Code

RI H7893

Establishes building safety code standards for multi-dwelling buildings and requires the development of recommendations for resolving any conflicts between fire safety codes and the building codes.

RI H5373

Defines a quorum of the building code standards committee be a majority of the current board members and amends the state building code to require that sections provide that dwelling units from one to four (4) units use the international residential code.

RI S0350

Defines a quorum of the building code standards committee be a majority of the current board members and amends the state building code to require that sections provide that dwelling units from one to four (4) units use the international residential code.

RI H5386

State Building Code

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