§ 23-27.3-124.1. Unsafe conditions.
A building, sign, or structure shall be declared unsafe by the building official if any one of the following conditions exists upon the premises:
(1) The building is vacant, unguarded, and open at doors or windows thereby permitting unauthorized entry; or
(2) There is a hazardous accumulation of dust, debris, or other combustible material therein; or
(3) There is a falling away, hanging loose or loosening of any siding, block, brick, or other building material; or
(4) There is a deterioration of the structure, or structural parts, or a structural weakness exists whereby the continued use and occupancy would endanger the lives of the occupants or those using public or private land in the immediate area; or
(5) The building has been partially destroyed or has been substantially damaged by the elements, acts of God, fire, explosion, or otherwise, and is vacant, regardless of whether or not the building is secured to prevent unauthorized entry; or
(6) The building or structure has been vacant or unused for more than one hundred eighty (180) days, whether or not it has been boarded, guarded, and/or closed at all doors and windows, and has remained in a condition such that the repairs necessary to make the building or structure safe and sanitary for occupancy exceed fifty percent (50%) of the fair market value of the building or structure in its present condition.
(7) The building, sign, or structure constitutes a fire or windstorm hazard or is, in the opinion of the building official, otherwise dangerous to human life or public health, safety, and welfare; or
(8) There is an unusual sagging or leaning out of plumb of the building or any parts of the building, and the effect is caused by deterioration or over-stressing; or
(9) The electrical or mechanical installation or systems create a hazardous condition contrary to the standards of this code or the code in effect at the time of construction; or
(10) An unsanitary condition exists by reason of inadequate or malfunctioning sanitary facilities or waste disposal systems; or
(11) The use or occupancy of the building is illegal or improper because the building does not comply with the allowable areas, height, type of construction, fire resistance, means of egress, liveload, or other features regulated by the code in effect at the time of construction; or
(12) Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play therein to their danger.
History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 262, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-27.3 - State Building Code
Article 2 - New Buildings and Structures
Section 23-27.3-111.0. - New and altered building and structure — Inspections.
Section 23-27.3-111.1. - Preliminary inspection.
Section 23-27.3-111.2. - Inspection.
Section 23-27.3-111.3. - Manufacturing buildings.
Section 23-27.3-111.3.1. - Plant inspection.
Section 23-27.3-111.3.2. - Installation site inspection.
Section 23-27.3-111.4. - Existing buildings.
Section 23-27.3-111.4.1. - Periodic inspections.
Section 23-27.3-111.4.2. - Repealed.
Section 23-27.3-111.5. - Final inspection.
Section 23-27.3-111.6. - Inspection services.
Section 23-27.3-111.7. - Coordination of inspections.
Section 23-27.3-112.0. - Right of entry.
Section 23-27.3-112.1. - Official identification card.
Section 23-27.3-112.2. - Municipal cooperation.
Section 23-27.3-113.0. - Application for permit.
Section 23-27.3-113.1. - When permit is required.
Section 23-27.3-113.1.1. - Issuance of permits for siding.
Section 23-27.3-113.2. - Form of application.
Section 23-27.3-113.3. - By whom application is made.
Section 23-27.3-113.3.1. - Applications for work requiring licensed workers.
Section 23-27.3-113.3.2. - Applications for work requiring registered workers.
Section 23-27.3-113.4. - Description of work.
Section 23-27.3-113.5. - Plans and specifications.
Section 23-27.3-113.5.1. - Repealed.
Section 23-27.3-113.6. - Plot plan.
Section 23-27.3-113.6.1. - Approval of an individual sewage disposal system.
Section 23-27.3-113.7. - Engineering details.
Section 23-27.3-113.8. - Amendments to application.
Section 23-27.3-113.9. - Time limitation on application.
Section 23-27.3-114.0. - Permits.
Section 23-27.3-114.1. - Action on application.
Section 23-27.3-114.1.1. - Reports to assessors.
Section 23-27.3-114.2. - Expiration of permit.
Section 23-27.3-114.3. - Previous approvals.
Section 23-27.3-114.3.1. - Drawings and specifications.
Section 23-27.3-114.4. - Building official to sign permit.
Section 23-27.3-114.5. - Approved plans.
Section 23-27.3-114.6. - Revocation of permits.
Section 23-27.3-114.7. - Approval in part.
Section 23-27.3-114.8. - Posting of permit.
Section 23-27.3-114.9. - Notice of building start.
Section 23-27.3-115.0. - Conditions of permit.
Section 23-27.3-115.1. - Compliance with code.
Section 23-27.3-115.2. - Compliance with permit.
Section 23-27.3-115.3. - Compliance with plot plan.
Section 23-27.3-115.4. - Change in plot plan.
Section 23-27.3-115.5. - Dismissal of contractor or subcontractor.
Section 23-27.3-115.6. - Electronic construction permitting.
Section 23-27.3-116.0. - Moving, raising, shoring, or demolition of buildings.
Section 23-27.3-116.1. - Service connections.
Section 23-27.3-116.2. - Buildings to be rodent-eradicated prior to demolition.
Section 23-27.3-116.3. - Description and inspection of buildings — Travel route.
Section 23-27.3-116.4. - Agreement condition to moving.
Section 23-27.3-116.5. - Public utilities, wires, poles, trees, and shrubs.
Section 23-27.3-116.6. - Moving to be continuous.
Section 23-27.3-116.7. - Watchperson and lights during moving.
Section 23-27.3-116.8. - Bonds and liability insurance.
Section 23-27.3-116.9. - Shoring.
Section 23-27.3-117.0. - Removal of structures.
Section 23-27.3-117.1. - Lot regulation.
Section 23-27.3-118.0. - Fees.
Section 23-27.3-118.1. - Special fees.
Section 23-27.3-118.2. - Ramps for disabled persons.
Section 23-27.3-119.0. - Fee computation.
Section 23-27.3-120.0. - Certificate of use and occupancy.
Section 23-27.3-120.1. - New buildings.
Section 23-27.3-120.2. - Buildings hereafter altered.
Section 23-27.3-120.3. - Existing buildings.
Section 23-27.3-120.4. - Changes in use and occupancy.
Section 23-27.3-120.5. - Temporary occupancy.
Section 23-27.3-120.6. - Contents of certificate.
Section 23-27.3-121.0. - Posting buildings.
Section 23-27.3-121.1. - Posted use and occupancy.
Section 23-27.3-121.2. - Posted occupancy load.
Section 23-27.3-121.3. - Furnishing of posted signs.
Section 23-27.3-121.4. - Periodic inspection for posting.
Section 23-27.3-122.0. - Violations.
Section 23-27.3-122.1. - Notice of violation.
Section 23-27.3-122.1.2. - Notice or orders — Service and content.
Section 23-27.3-122.2. - Prosecution of violation.
Section 23-27.3-122.3. - Penalties.
Section 23-27.3-122.4. - Abatement of violations.
Section 23-27.3-123.0. - Stop-work order.
Section 23-27.3-123.1. - Notice to owner.
Section 23-27.3-123.1.1. - Posting of order.
Section 23-27.3-123.2. - Unlawful continuance.
Section 23-27.3-124.0. - Unsafe structures — General provisions.
Section 23-27.3-124.1. - Unsafe conditions.
Section 23-27.3-124.2. - Notice of unsafe condition.
Section 23-27.3-124.3. - Appeals.
Section 23-27.3-124.4. - Restoration of unsafe buildings.
Section 23-27.3-124.4.1. - Compliance.
Section 23-27.3-124.5. - Disregard of unsafe notice.
Section 23-27.3-124.6. - Boarding.
Section 23-27.3-124.6.1. - Disconnection of utilities.
Section 23-27.3-124.6.2. - Removal of debris and rubbish.
Section 23-27.3-125.0. - Emergency measures.
Section 23-27.3-125.1. - Vacating buildings.
Section 23-27.3-125.2. - Temporary safeguards.
Section 23-27.3-125.3. - Closing streets.
Section 23-27.3-125.4. - Emergency repairs.
Section 23-27.3-125.5. - Hazardous buildings.
Section 23-27.3-125.6. - Costs of emergency repairs.
Section 23-27.3-125.7. - Lien for emergency repairs.
Section 23-27.3-126.0. - Appeals from orders in regard to unsafe buildings.
Section 23-27.3-126.1. - Application for review.
Section 23-27.3-126.2. - Procedure.
Section 23-27.3-126.3. - Findings.
Section 23-27.3-127.0. - State and local boards of appeals.
Section 23-27.3-127.1. - Committee to serve as a board of standards and appeals.
Section 23-27.3-127.1.1. - Stay of proceedings.
Section 23-27.3-127.1.2. - Granting variance.
Section 23-27.3-127.1.3. - Additional powers.
Section 23-27.3-127.1.4. - Procedures — Record of variances.
Section 23-27.3-127.2. - Local board of appeals.
Section 23-27.3-127.2.1. - Membership and local board.
Section 23-27.3-127.2.2. - Stay of proceedings.
Section 23-27.3-127.2.3. - Granting variance.
Section 23-27.3-127.2.4. - Additional powers.
Section 23-27.3-127.2.5. - Procedures.
Section 23-27.3-127.2.6. - Local decision transmitted to state board.
Section 23-27.3-128.0. - Design and construction procedures.
Section 23-27.3-128.1. - Scope.
Section 23-27.3-128.1.1. - Owner’s responsibilities.
Section 23-27.3-128.1.2 - — 23-27.3-128.1.5. Repealed.
Section 23-27.3-128.2. - Repealed.
Section 23-27.3-128.2.1. - Drawings and specifications.
Section 23-27.3-128.2.2. - Responsibilities.
Section 23-27.3-128.2.3. - Reporting.
Section 23-27.3-128.3. - Construction contractor responsibilities.
Section 23-27.3-128.4. - Testing required.
Section 23-27.3-128.5. - Building official’s responsibilities.
Section 23-27.3-128.5.1. - Waiver of plan examination.
Section 23-27.3-128.5.2. - Waiver of detailed field inspection.
Section 23-27.3-128.5.3. - Inspection waiver — Utilization.
Section 23-27.3-128.5.4. - Building permit issuance or requirements.
Section 23-27.3-128.6. - Special technical services.
Section 23-27.3-128.7. - Fees and costs.
Section 23-27.3-129.0, 23-27.3-129.1. - Repealed.