§ 23-28.13-32. Boarding homes for children — Fire stopping.
(a) Exterior walls of frame construction and interior stud partitions shall be fire-stopped by a two inch (2") thick timber or plate or masonry filling, completely closing any possible vertical opening at the ceiling of the basement.
(b) In existing buildings, exterior walls of frame construction and interior stud partitions shall be completely fire-stopped by a timber of not less than two inches (2") in thickness or other suitable noncombustible material completely closing any possible vertical openings, open joist channels, and stud spaces, at the ceiling of the basement.
History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 9.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-28.13 - Boarding Homes
Section 23-28.13-1 - — 23-28.13-26. Repealed.
Section 23-28.13-26.1. - Provisions applicable to boarding homes for children.
Section 23-28.13-27. - Boarding homes for children — Egress facilities required.
Section 23-28.13-28. - Boarding homes for children — Basements — Heating units.
Section 23-28.13-29. - Boarding homes for children — Maximum occupancy.
Section 23-28.13-30. - Boarding homes for children — Electrical wiring.
Section 23-28.13-31. - Boarding homes for children — Heating equipment — Safety devices.
Section 23-28.13-32. - Boarding homes for children — Fire stopping.
Section 23-28.13-33. - Boarding homes for children — Housekeeping.
Section 23-28.13-34. - Installation of smoke detectors in foster care units and in group care units.