R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-27.3-104.0: Maintenance.

All buildings and structures and all parts of them shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All service equipment, means of egress, devices, and safeguards which are required by this code, or by the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures, in a building or structure shall be maintained in good working order. Any requirement necessary for the safety of the occupants of buildings and structures, not specifically covered by this code, shall be determined by the building official.