H7857

Establishes the commercial kitchen exhaust system inspection and cleaning licensing and certification act. Requires entities inspecting or cleaning commercial exhaust systems to be licensed and insured.

Complete·6/18/26

Establishes licensing and certification requirements for commercial kitchen exhaust system inspection and cleaning in Rhode Island.

The Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Inspection and Cleaning Licensing and Certification Act mandates that entities inspecting or cleaning commercial kitchen exhaust systems in Rhode Island must be licensed and insured. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will administer the licensing process, which includes requirements such as passing a certification examination, obtaining a criminal background check, and maintaining insurance. Licenses and certifications are valid for three years and must be renewed.

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

House Corporations Consideration

Mar 12

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 10

Senate

Senate passed Sub A in concurrence