R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22-3: Periodic inspection of pools.

The department of health shall at least once each year, and at shorter intervals as it may deem advisable, cause inspections to be made to ascertain whether each swimming pool is being maintained in compliance with the rules and regulations of the department of health. First inspections of swimming pools open for use shall be made within thirty (30) days after the receipt of an application for a license for that swimming pool.