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Sec. 10-1. - Building code.#
The town building code is the state building code adopted pursuant to G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-1 et seq.
(Code 1986, § 5-1)
Sec. 10-2. - Local building code appeals board.#
(a)
The five regular members and two alternates of the zoning board of review, in addition to all other duties assigned either by law or ordinance shall constitute the local building code appeals board for the town.
(b)
The board established in this section shall constitute the board of appeals provided in the state building code.
(c)
The board established in this section shall continue in existence and shall constitute the local board of appeals under G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-127.2.
(Code 1986, § 5-2)
Cross reference— Boards, commissions and committees, § 2-71 et seq.
State Law reference— Local building code appeals board, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-127.2; qualifications, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-127.104.
Sec. 10-3. - Electrical inspector.#
(a)
Appointed; salary. The town manager shall appoint an electrical inspector to serve at the pleasure of the town manager. The electrical inspector shall receive such remuneration for his services as the town council shall determine.
(b)
Duties. It shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to inspect all electrical work done in the town to determine if such electrical work complies with the provisions of the National Electrical Code. Inspections shall be performed under the direction of the town manager under rules promulgated by the town manager.
(c)
Outside employment. The electrical inspector shall not engage in the business of being an electrician in the town while he is electrical inspector.
(Code 1986, §§ 5-3—5-5)
Cross reference— Officers and employees, § 2-201 et seq.; utilities, ch. 78.
State Law reference— Electrical inspectors, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-107.1.1.
Sec. 10-4. - Construction activities prohibited during certain hours; exceptions.#
(a)
It shall be unlawful to engage in or conduct any activity in the construction of any building or structure, or in the installation of any utilities, or in the installation of any roads or driveways, which prohibition shall also include the making of an excavation, the clearing of land, and the loading or unloading of materials, equipment or supplies, within the town except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on any day of the week.
(b)
This section shall not be construed to prevent work which may be necessary to prevent injury to persons or property at any time.
(c)
When an applicant can prove that the public welfare will be enhanced by the issuance of a permit to perform work at hours other than those specified in subsection (a) of this section, the department of community development shall have the right to issue a permit to perform such work upon such terms and conditions as the department may determine to be reasonable and appropriate. The application shall state the name and address of the applicant, the location of the proposed work, the reason for seeking the permit, and the estimated time required to perform the proposed work.
(Ch. 581, §§ 1—3, 8-17-1987; Code 1986, § 5-6)