R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-27.3-108.1: Local building official — Enforcement duties.

The building official shall enforce all the provisions of this code and any other applicable state statutes, rules, and regulations, or municipal ordinances and act on any question relative to the mode or manner of construction, and the materials to be used in the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, demolition, removal, installation of equipment, and the location, use, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings and structures, including any building or structure owned by any authority, except as may otherwise be specifically provided for by statutory requirements or as provided in this code.