Rhode Island

Rhode Island Fire Safety Code

Adopted Code Edition

NFPA 1 + NFPA 101 (RI uses NFPA, not IFC)

Adoption Style

Statewide — one code

State Fire Marshal

Rhode Island Office of the State Fire Marshal ↗

Verification Status

Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM

Contractor Licensing

Fire Alarm

RI DBR — Electrician + fire alarm specialty

Fire Sprinkler

RI SFM — Fire Protection Technician/Contractor license

Jurisdiction Notes

RI is a NFPA state. SFM has a Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal & Review that modifies NFPA for state use.

Accuracy & Verification

Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the Rhode Island Office of the State Fire Marshal and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.