R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-65.4-2: Definitions.

Unless specified otherwise, the definitions of § 5-65-1 shall apply to this chapter. As used in this chapter:

(1) “Board” means the contractors’ registration and licensing board established in chapter 65 of this title.

(2) “Residential structure” means a building consisting of one- to four-family (4) dwelling units.

(3) “Structurally remodeling” means work performed by a contractor identified by the board as impacting components that support a building’s safety or integrity, and any other work identified by the board that requires permits and/or inspections under the state building code.

(4) “Supervising construction” means the performance, management, guidance, or oversight of the physical development of structures.