Rhode Contractor License and Building Codes

State of Rhode Island Contractor & Building Information

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board
Rhode Island law requires anyone who is in the business of commercial construction, home construction, alterations, remodeling, or repair to residents to be registered with the State of Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board.
For more information visit: Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board.

National Association of State Contractor’s Licensing Agencies (NASCLA)
Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration Board

Check a Rhode Island Contractor License
To check to see if an electrician is licensed, or to check the status of an Electrical Contractor in the State of Rhode Island go to: Rhode Island Registration/License Status Lookup

Rhode Island Building Permit
For more information visit: Rhode Island Building Permit Application.

Rhode Island One and Two Family Dwelling Code
For building code information visit: Rhode Island Building Codes.

Rhode Island Contractor Construction Standards
For building construction standards visit: Rhode Island Contractor Construction Standards.

Rhode Island Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2014
Effective July 2014.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

Rhode Island Energy Codes

The Rhode Island Energy Code is adopted and required by the Rhode Island Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For more information visit: Rhode Island Building Energy Codes Program.

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Home Electrical Wiring

All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.