R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-26-12.1: Inspection and right of entry.

The division of professional regulation, by and through its hoisting engineer investigators, shall have the right and authority to enter, during times at which hoisting/excavating work is actually being performed, any commercial building, structure, or premises where hoisting/excavating work is being done, except, however, any building, structure, or premises exempt by law, for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with this chapter.