The 2021 Rhode Island Statewide Building Codes (SBC) are now in effect.

Rhode Island has adopted and amended certain 2018 International Codes.

As of May 1, 2022: All permit applications must comply with the 2021 RI Statewide Codes.

 No new permits will be accepted if designed under previous Codes.

Electronic links to the current, un-amended State Building Codes are found below. The Electric Code (NFPA 70) also is not available with the amendments. All Codes are read-only, copyright protected publications and cannot be printed or copied but are linked here to help you with your project. We are here to help you understand anything that may be unclear. Call 401-233-1039 or email us with any questions.

• SBC-1 State Commercial Building Code (2018 ed.)
• SBC-2 State Residential Code (1 and 2 Family) (2018 ed.)
• SBC-3 State Plumbing Code (2018 ed.)
• SBC-4 State Mechanical Code (2018 ed.)
• SBC-5 State Electric Code (NFPA 70 2020 ed.)
• SBC-6 Property Maintenance Code (2018 ed.)
• SBC-8 Energy Conservation Code (2018 ed.)
• SBC-14 Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2018 ed.)
• SBC-19 Fuel Gas Code (2018 ed.)
• RISRC-1 State Rehabilitation Building & Fire Code for Existing Structures
• Title 450-RICR-7 Fire Code (NFPA 1; 2018 ed.)
• Title 450-RICR-8 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101; 2018 ed.)
• Title 450-RICR-10 Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 722; 2018 ed.)

Previous Codes (Prior to Changes)

These links do include the embedded state amendments.

• SBC-1 State Commercial Building Code
• SBC-2 State Residential Code (1 and 2 Family)
• SBC-3 State Plumbing Code
• SBC-4 State Mechanical Code
• SBC-5 State Electric Code (NFPA 70 un-amended)
• SBC-6 Property Maintenance Code
• SBC-8 Energy Conservation Code
• SBC-14 Swimming Pool and Spa Code
• SBC-19 Fuel Gas Code
• ICC ANSI-A117 Accessibility Code 2009 ed.