R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-33-12.1: Inspection and registration of private elevators.

The chief inspector shall conduct a final acceptance inspection on completion of the installation, modification, or alteration of a private residence elevator before it is placed in service. Upon completion and final acceptance inspection of a private residence elevator, the homeowner shall register the private residence elevator with the department of labor and training. Registration is to be made on a form furnished by the department of labor and training — division of occupational safety and a database of private residence elevators shall be maintained by the chief inspector.