Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-27.3-113.3.1 § 23-27.3-113.3.1. Applications for work requiring licensed workers

(a) Prior to the approval of a permit for which a state law requires licensed persons to be responsible for the plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire alarm work, the licensed person(s) shall show the building official a recognized form of identification from the state licensing boards and sign the permit.  The local official may verify the work is being done properly in the following manner:

(b) The owner/occupant of a single family dwelling shall be exempt from the requirements of subsection (a), but must obtain a permit, be inspected by the local official in accordance with the provisions of the code, and obtain approval of the work prior to use of the completed alteration.  Additionally, in order to be exempt from the licensing requirements of subsection (a), the owner/occupant must undertake the work required to be licensed without the assistance of others.