§ 23-27.3-113.3.1 - Applications for work requiring licensed workers. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-27.3-113.3.1

   § 23-27.3-113.3.1  Applications for workrequiring licensed workers. – (a) Prior to the approval of a permit for which a state law requires licensedpersons to be responsible for the plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and firealarm work, the licensed person(s) shall show the building official arecognized form of identification from the state licensing boards and sign thepermit. The local official may verify the work is being done properly in thefollowing manner:

   (1) The local official may at any time request the workers onthe project to show proof of his or her license to perform the work, or

   (2) If the worker is not a licensed person, then the localofficial may take whatever remedial actions allowed by the code pertaining tothe improper work found in violation. The workers found to be doing workwithout a valid Rhode Island license shall be reported to the appropriatelicensing board for sanctions and penalties.

   (b) The owner/occupant of a single family dwelling shall beexempt from the requirements of subsection (a), but must obtain a permit, beinspected by the local official in accordance with the provisions of the code,and obtain approval of the work prior to use of the completed alteration.Additionally, in order to be exempt from the licensing requirements ofsubsection (a), the owner/occupant must undertake the work required to belicensed without the assistance of others.