R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-33-25: Access of owners to leased premises.

The owner or owners of any building or premises under lease, and their servants and agents, may enter upon the leased building or premises for the public welfare, with the purpose of making the building comply with the provisions of this chapter, and may remain thereon during such time as may reasonably be required for the performance of such work as may be necessary to effect that purpose, interfering with the lessee no more than may be necessary.