R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-27.3-128.5.4: Building permit issuance or requirements.

The waiver of the detailed plan examination and/or detailed field inspection shall be determined prior to the issuance of any permits and may be a prerequisite for the permit issuance. Refusal by the owner to provide such service as required by the building official shall result in the denial of the permit. However, the owner may file an appeal as provided in §§ 23-27.3-127.1 or 23-27.3-127.2.