Review 13 current statewide building code adoption records for Rhode Island, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.
Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.
| Adopted code | Base model code | Publisher | Effective | Adoption type | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Energy Conservation Code | 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) | ICC | Dec 1, 2025 | Custom | Official source |
| Rhode Island Electrical Code | 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) | NFPA | Dec 1, 2025 | Amended | Official source |
| Rhode Island Fuel Gas Code | 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) | ICC | Dec 1, 2025 | Custom | Official source |
| Rhode Island Plumbing Code | 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) | ICC | Dec 1, 2025 | Custom | Official source |
| Rhode Island State Building Code | 2021 International Building Code (IBC) | ICC | Dec 1, 2025 | Custom | Official source |
| Rhode Island Existing Building Code | 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) | ICC | Feb 1, 2022 | Custom | Official source |
| Rhode Island Mechanical Code | 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) | ICC | Dec 1, 2025 | Custom | Official source |
| Rhode Island Property Maintenance Code | 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) | ICC | Dec 1, 2025 | Custom | Official source |
| Rhode Island One and Two Family Dwelling Code | 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) | ICC | Dec 1, 2025 | Custom | Official source |
| Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa Code | 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) | ICC | Dec 1, 2025 | Custom | Official source |
| Rhode Island Fire Alarm Code | 2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72) | NFPA | Jul 1, 2021 | Amended | Official source |
| Rhode Island Fire Code | 2018 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA 1) | NFPA | Jul 1, 2021 | Amended | Official source |
| Rhode Island Life Safety Code | 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Jul 1, 2021 | Amended | Official source |
The current dataset contains 13 active adoption records for Rhode Island. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, IRC, ISPSC, NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, NFPA 72.
The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended, Custom. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.
Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in Rhode Island.
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