Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-27.3-102.0. Ordinary repairs

(1) The installation of any siding;

(2) The cutting away of any wall, partition or portion of the wall;

(3) The removal or cutting away of any structural beam or bearing support;

(4) The removal or change of any required means of egress;

(5) Rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the exitway requirements;

(6) Alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standard pipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping;

(7) Electric wiring;

(8) Mechanical or other work which affects public health, safety or welfare.