Providence, Rhode Island Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Providence, Rhode Island.
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• Rhode Island has adopted a statewide building code based on the 2006 edition of the International Building Code.
Providence Rhode Island Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (Rhode Island State Building Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (Rhode Island State Building Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 (Rhode Island State Building Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2005 (Rhode Island State Building Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (Rhode Island State Building Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 1, 2003 (Rhode Island Uniform Fire Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (Rhode Island State Building Code), UFAS, ANSI A117-1 | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
| Energy Code | IEC 2006 (Rhode Island State Building Code) | Building Codes Standards Committee, (401) 222-3032 Online |
Rhode Island 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 Area | Contact |
| Plumbing | Michael Newman Chief of Division of Plumbing Phone: (401) 321-7740 |
| Electrical | David Cenci Chief of Electrical Division Phone: (401) 421-7740 |
| Planning | John Palmieri Director, Dept. of Planning & Development Phone: (401) 351-4300 Fax: (401) 351-9533 |
| Environmental | Lisa Powers Environmental Enforcement Coordinator Phone: (401) 467-7950 |
| City Attorney | City Solicitor Phone: (401) 421-7740 |
| Public Works | Public Works Administration Phone: (401) 467-7950 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Bureau Phone: (401) 421-8290 |
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Other Rhode Island Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Rhode Island:
