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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.
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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would define a quorum of the building code standards committee to be a majority of the current board members, provide for prompt adoption and enforcement of updated building codes, amend the state building code to require that sections provide that dwelling units from one to four (4) units use the 2024 and subsequent versions of the international residential code and that multiple dwellings with more than four (4) units, hotels and motels use the 2024 and subsequent versions of the commercial international building code, and expand the additional levy on residential permits for one and two (2) family dwellings to three (3) and four (4) unit dwellings. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends Rhode Island's state building code laws to make several key changes. It redefines the quorum for the building code standards committee as a majority of current board members, replacing the previous requirement of thirteen members. The bill mandates that dwelling units with one to four units must use the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), while multiple dwellings with more than four units, hotels, and motels must use the 2024 commercial International Building Code (IBC). Additionally, the bill expands the existing permit levy from one and two-unit dwellings to now include three and four-unit dwellings. The legislation requires that new building code updates and amendments be adopted and fully enforceable by the state building code office within 90 days of approval by the committee. The bill aims to standardize building code enforcement, ensure consistency across municipalities, and update building standards to reflect current residential and commercial construction practices. These changes will apply statewide and take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
June Speakman (D)*,
Stephen Casey (D),
Doc Corvese (D),
Grace Diaz (D),
Joe Shekarchi (D),
Scott Slater (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H5373.pdf |
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