{"data":{"id":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-23-27.3-120.5","jurisdiction":"us-ri","citation":"R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-27.3-120.5","heading":"Temporary occupancy.","body":"Upon the request of the holder of a permit, the building official may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for a building or structure, or part thereof, before the entire work covered by the permit shall have been completed; provided, that the portion or portions may be occupied safely prior to full completion of the building without endangering life or public health, safety, and welfare; and, provided further, that the agencies having jurisdiction over permits issued under other applicable codes are notified of the decision to issue a temporary certificate.","path":["Title 23 Health and Safety","Chapter 27.3 State Building Code","Article 2 New Buildings and Structures"],"source_url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE23/23-27.3/23-2/23-27.3-120.5.htm","current_through":"site files published 2025-08-13","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T19:57:02Z","sha256":"12df8ddc583594a2d4de12aa9b893130202ef0c7248a7487a2d0b7a6d41375fc","source_id":"us-ri","stale":true,"prev":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-23-27.3-120.4","next":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-23-27.3-120.6"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}