Section 440-RICR-10-00-2.4 - DefinitionsIn addition to the terms defined in R.I. Gen Laws § 5-65-1 and § 1.4 of Part 1 of this Subchapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings.
A. "Appurtenance" means any accessory improvement to real estate associated with a primary structure. An appurtenance includes, but is not limited to, any of the following, located on land owned by the owner of the structure to enhance the residential or commercial use of the structure: 2. Porch, patio, decks and deck steps, docks, sheds, tents and other fabric structures (temporary or permanent), gazebos, walkways, or fencing;3. Driveways, roads or bridges;4. A retaining wall when necessary to protect a structure or its appurtenances or to comply with building code slope requirements or when done in conjunction with landscaping work;9. Roadways and parking areas.B. "Casual," "Minor" or "Inconsequential" means work not of a structural nature that cannot affect the health or safety of the owner or occupant of the structure; the value for the contract, labor, materials, and all other items is less than five-hundred dollars ($500.00) as used in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-65-2(4).440 R.I. Code R. 440-RICR-10-00-2.4
Amended effective 12/19/2019