Rhode Island Electrician Legislation, Codes, and Guidelines
Rhode Island State Building Codes and Electrician Legislation
Rhode Island adopts the National Electrical Code (NEC) as its state electrical code. The current adopted edition is the NEC 2023, with state-specific amendments. The Rhode Island Electrical Code is promulgated by the Building Code Standards Committee.
The primary state agency responsible for setting and enforcing these standards is the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation, specifically through the Board of Examiners of Electricians.
- The Rhode Island Electrical Code is based on the National Electrical Code (NEC), with the 2023 edition currently adopted.
- The Building Code Standards Committee is responsible for promulgating the Rhode Island Electrical Code.
- The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation, oversees the licensing and regulation of electricians through its Board of Examiners of Electricians.
- Electricians must be licensed by the State of Rhode Island to perform electrical work.
- A minimum of 15 hours of continuing education is required every two years for license renewal.