§ 23-27.3-127.1.1 - Stay of proceedings. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-27.3-127.1.1

   § 23-27.3-127.1.1  Stay of proceedings.– The filing of an appeal by the owner shall stay all actions required by thestate building commissioner's interpretation, order, requirement, direction, orfailure to act, unless the state building commissioner charged with theadministration or enforcement of this code or any of its rules or regulationspresents evidence, and the board of standards and appeals finds that upon theevidence presented, a stay would involve imminent peril to public health,safety, and welfare. In such an event, the stay of all proceedings shall bewaived or the board may order other action necessary to preserve the publichealth, safety, and welfare. Before waiving the stay of proceedings, the boardshall hold a hearing and give the appellant and state, or local agency claimingthat a stay would involve imminent peril to public health, safety, and welfare,notice in writing of the hearing not less than twenty-four (24) hours beforethe hearing.