7.1 Authority

1. A. The Rhode Island Existing Building Code is promulgated by the Building Code Standards Committee pursuant to the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 23-27.3-100.1.5 and 23.27.3-109.1.

7.2 Incorporated Materials

1. A. The Building Code Standards Committee hereby adopts and incorporates as the Rhode Island Existing Building Code the provisions of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2021 edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC) not including any further editions or amendments thereof and only to the extent that the provisions therein are not inconsistent with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3 and any provisions reserved, deleted, or amended in this Regulation.

   1. 1. IEBC 2021 is protected by the copyright that has been issued to the ICC. IEBC 2021 can be viewed and purchased here: https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes/i-codes/2021-icodes.
   2. 2. To properly utilize the Rhode Island Existing Building Code, IEBC 2021 must be read jointly with the Building Code requirements in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3 and the amendments to IEBC 2021 set forth in the sections of this Regulation, below.
   3. 3. Format: These code changes follow numbering sequence and topics of the IEBC 2021 (first printing). All provisions of IEBC 2021 are retained unless indicated as deleted or amended. Published errata are available from the ICC website.

7.3 IEBC 2021 is adopted with the Following Amendments

Chapter 1: Scope and Administration

1. Chapter 1 is adopted with the following amendments.

   1. 101.1 Insert “Rhode Island” as the name of the jurisdiction.

   2. 101.2.1 Delete IEBC section 101.2.1 and substitute the following:

      1. 101.2.1 Application of Fire Code.
      2. Where work regulated by this code is also regulated by the construction requirements of the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code, 450-RICR-00-00-8, such work shall comply with the applicable requirements in both codes.

   3. 102.4 Add the following to the end of 102.4 “Referenced Codes and Standards”

      1. Rhode Island Code References added to section 102.4
      2. Building Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island State Building Code ( Part 1 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Building Code.
      3. Residential Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island One and Two-Family Dwelling Code ( Part 2 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Residential Code.
      4. Plumbing Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island Plumbing Code (Part 3 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever references in this code as the International Plumbing Code.
      5. Mechanical Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island Mechanical Code ( Part 4 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Mechanical Code.
      6. Electrical Code/NFPA 70. The provisions of Rhode Island State Electrical Code ( Part of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the ICC Electrical Code.
      7. Property Maintenance. The provisions of the Rhode Island State Property Maintenance Code ( Part 6 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this Code as the International Property Maintenance Code.
      8. Fire Safety Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code (450-RICR-00-00-1 through 10) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Fire Code.
      9. Energy Code. The provisions of the Rhode Island State Energy Code ( Part 8 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Energy Conservation Code.
      10. Swimming Pool and Spa Code. The Provisions of the Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa Code (Part 14 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
      11. Fuel Gas Code: The provisions of the Rhode Island Fuel Gas Code (Part 19 of this Subchapter) shall apply wherever referenced in this code as the International Fuel Gas Code.

Chapter 2: Definitions

1. Chapter 2 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 3: Provisions for all Compliance Methods

1. Chapter 3 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 4: Repairs

1. Chapter 4 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 5: Prescriptive Compliance Method

1. Chapter 5 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 6: Classification of Work

1. Chapter 6 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 7: Alterations—Level 1

1. Chapter 7 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 8: Alterations—Level 2

1. Chapter 8 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 9: Alterations—Level 3

1. Chapter 9 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 10: Change of Occupancy

1. Chapter 10 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 11: Additions

1. Chapter 11 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 12: Historic Buildings

1. Chapter 12 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 13: Performance Compliance Methods

1. Chapter 13 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 14: Relocated or Moved Buildings

1. Chapter 14 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 15: Construction Safeguards

1. Chapter 15 is adopted with no changes.

Chapter 16: Referenced Standards

1. Chapter 16 is adopted with no changes.

7.4 Appendices to IEBC 2021

1. The following Appendices are adopted: A, B, and C
2. The following Appendices are deleted: D