216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-10-4.27

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 216-RICR-20-10-4.27 - New Construction, Renovation or Conversion of Existing Buildings to Schools

4.27.1General Requirements

A. All new construction or the alteration, extension, or modification of an existing building(s) is subject to all applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, Regulations, and ordinances, including but not limited to the following regulatory provisions enforced by the specific agency:

1. IBC-1 State Building Code, et al, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3, R.I. State Building Code Standards Committee;

2. The Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) incorporated at § 4.2(L) of this Part and State accessibility for persons with disability standards:

a. R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-8-15, "Access for People with Disabilities";

b. The Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, (29 U.S.C. § 791et seq.) § 504, 34 C.F.R. Part 104, Program Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101et seq.), 28 C.F.R. Parts 35 and 36, Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Public Entities and Public Accommodations;

c. R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-26-13 Open Meetings-Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities; 510-RICR- 00-00-17, RISBC- 17 P ublic Meetings Accessibility Standard;

3. Construction, Division of Occupational Safety, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, incorporated at § 4.2(I) of this Part;

4. R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-5.1, "Carbon monoxide detectors required in school buildings;

5. § 450-RIC R- 00-00 - 7.1.10 of the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review's Fire Safety Code; and,

6. 200-RICR- 20-05-4, Rhode Island School Construction Regulations

7. Such other applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.

B. All architectural plans for school construction, renovations, or conversions must be submitted to the appropriate staff at RIDE, the Governor's Commission on Disabilities, the State Building Commissioner and all other State or local agencies as appropriate prior to construction for review for compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, Regulations and ordinances.

1. All architectural plans for new school construction, submitted for approval must include provisions for a health room that includes, at a minimum, a private toilet, hand washing facilities, a private area for consultation, and a waiting area.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-10-4.27

Amended effective 4/11/2022