R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-27.3-111.5: Final inspection.

The owner or his or her authorized representative shall notify the building official upon the completion of a building or structure or part thereof. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of use and occupancy required in § 23-27.3-120.0, a final inspection shall be made and all violations of the approved plans and permit shall be noted and the holder of the permit shall be notified of the violations. No certificate of use and occupancy shall be issued prior to full compliance with this code.