S.2909

Allows for building inspectors to conduct “virtual inspections” or utilize photographic evidence, at the building official’s discretion, from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which the building official has issued a permit.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2909 allows building inspectors to conduct virtual inspections or use photographic evidence at their discretion.

Rhode Island S2909 amends the State Building Code to allow building inspectors to conduct "virtual inspections" or utilize photographic evidence during and upon completion of work for which a permit has been issued. Virtual inspections involve remote assessments using video technology, avoiding on-site presence by inspectors. This change is at the discretion of the building official.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

6 Yea

DRDDDD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DDD

Calendar

Mar 26

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Mar 26

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government