Bill > S1089

This bill amends several sections of Rhode Island law to restructure the state building code office and its associated committee. The bill changes the composition of the building code standards committee by modifying the number and types of members, including representatives from various professional fields like architecture, engineering, building trades, and people with disabilities. It establishes the state building code office within the office of the state fire marshal, effective January 1, 2025, and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the state building code commissioner. The bill also updates requirements for building code adoption, including incorporating national model codes like the International Residential Code and Commercial International Building Code, and mandates compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for electronic permitting, requiring a standard statewide process for plan review, permit management, and inspection, and establishes a levy on commercial and residential permits to support these technological improvements. The bill further requires the building commissioner to submit annual reports detailing municipal compliance with building code regulations and provides guidelines for regulatory analysis of building code amendments.

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