§ 23-28.3-11. Relief from responsibility.
The commissioners and employees of the Fire Safety Code board of appeal and review shall not render themselves liable personally, and they are hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of their official duties. Any suit instituted against any commissioner or employee of the Fire Safety Code board of appeal and review because of an act performed by him or her in the lawful discharge of his or her duties, and under the provisions of the Fire Safety Code, shall be defended by the legal representative of the state until the final termination of the proceedings. In no case shall the commissioners or employees be liable for costs in any action, suit, or proceedings that may be instituted in pursuance of the provisions of the Fire Safety Code, and any commissioner or employee, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of his or her official duties in connection therewith.
History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 290, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-28.3 - Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review
Section 23-28.3-1. - Definitions.
Section 23-28.3-3. - Rules and regulations.
Section 23-28.3-3.1. - Rules and regulations, rehabilitation of existing buildings and structures.
Section 23-28.3-4. - Compensation of board members.
Section 23-28.3-5. - Assistance to building owners — Petition for variations.
Section 23-28.3-6. - Review of refusal of variation — Review of final order.
Section 23-28.3-7. - Judicial review of code provisions.
Section 23-28.3-8. - Notice of judicial review — Civil rules applicable.
Section 23-28.3-9. - Violations of chapter or codes.