S.2911

Permits property owners or contractors to utilize an independent building inspector if the municipality’s building inspector does not inspect the property within twenty days of notification.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2911 allows property owners or contractors to hire an independent building inspector if the municipality’s inspector does not complete.

Rhode Island S2911 amends the State Building Code to allow property owners or contractors to hire an independent building inspector if the municipality’s inspector fails to inspect the property within 20 days of notification. The building official must accept the findings of the independent inspector. This change aims to ensure timely inspections and maintain building safety standards.

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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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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

5 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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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