Providence, Rhode Island Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Rhode Island has adopted a statewide building code based on the 2006 edition of the International Building Code.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006 (Rhode Island State Building Code)Building Codes Standards Committee,
(401) 222-3032
Online
Structural CodeIBC 2006 (Rhode Island State Building Code)Building Codes Standards Committee,
(401) 222-3032
Online
Plumbing CodeIPC 2006 (Rhode Island State Building Code)Building Codes Standards Committee,
(401) 222-3032
Online
Mechanical CodeIMC 2005 (Rhode Island State Building Code)Building Codes Standards Committee,
(401) 222-3032
Online
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (Rhode Island State Building Code)Building Codes Standards Committee,
(401) 222-3032
Online
Accessibility CodeADAAG (Rhode Island State Building Code), UFAS, ANSI A117-1Building Codes Standards Committee,
(401) 222-3032
Online
Energy CodeIEC 2006 (Rhode Island State Building Code)Building Codes Standards Committee,
(401) 222-3032
Online

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Jurisdictional AreaContact
Plumbing Michael Newman
Chief of Division of Plumbing
Phone: (401) 321-7740
Electrical David Cenci
Chief of Electrical Division
Phone: (401) 421-7740
EnvironmentalLisa Powers
Environmental Enforcement Coordinator
Phone: (401) 467-7950
Fire MarshalFire Prevention Bureau
Phone: (401) 421-8290
PlanningJohn Palmieri
Director, Dept. of Planning & Development
Phone: (401) 351-4300
Fax: (401) 351-9533
City AttorneyCity Solicitor
Phone: (401) 421-7740
Public WorksPublic Works Administration
Phone: (401) 467-7950
Building codes are also available for these other Rhode Island municipalities: