R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.13-33: Boarding homes for children — Housekeeping.

(a) All homes for the boarding of children and other occupancies within buildings containing homes for boarding children shall be kept clean and in a tidy condition, and free from the accumulation of combustible debris or other waste material.

(b) All corridors, passageways, stairways, and fire escapes shall be kept clear of all storage at all times.