Section 510-RICR-00-00-19.3 - Chapter 1: AdministrationThe following Rhode Island amendments are made to the sections of Chapter 1:
Delete IFG Code section 101.1 Title, and substitute the following:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as The Rhode Island State Fuel Gas Code Regulation SBC-19-2021hereafter 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 (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.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. The provisions of or references to the International Fire Code 2021 edition shall be cross referenced to the appropriate section of the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10). The Chapters referencing construction standards will apply to either the Rhode Island Uniform Fire Code Standards, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-28.01, as referenced and amended NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 and those standards will apply when this code references such a section or requirement. These cross references are not intended to impose any enforcement requirements on State or local fire officials, and any conflicts with the State Fire Safety Codes shall be resolved in favor of the stricter standard, and that standard shall be enforced by the appropriate designated authority having jurisdiction.6. Energy Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island State Energy Conservation 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, alteration 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 State Building Codes,SBC- 1 2021 (Part 1 of this Subchapter), in conjunction with the State Rehabilitation Code, Part 20 of this Subchapter, and the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code 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 as 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 code shall be substituted for the appropriate state code as indicated above.
101.2.4 Systems and equipment outside the scope. Delete exception #9 and substitute the following:
9. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) installations shall be installed in accordance with this code and the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10). Delete IFG Code section 101.3 and substitute the following:
101.3 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices are permitted to be used for determining compliance to this code. Delete IFG Code sections 103, through 106 and 108 through 109.
510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-19.3
Amended effective8/1/2019
Amended effective 2/1/2022