H8002

Permits the construction of residential buildings that are up to four (4) stories and sixteen (16) dwelling units with a single staircase under certain conditions.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8002 allows construction of up to four-story residential buildings with up to sixteen dwelling units and a single staircase.

Rhode Island H8002 amends the state building code to permit the construction of residential buildings up to four stories and sixteen dwelling units, with a single staircase. This change applies to one-, two-, three-, and four-family dwellings, using the International Residential Code from the International Code Council. The bill also ensures the building code is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the National Electrical Code. The amendments take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 5

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Feb 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)