Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-27.3-128.2.1 § 23-27.3-128.2.1. Drawings and specifications

All drawings, specifications, and computations for new construction, alteration, repair, or expansion work involving the practice of professional engineering or architecture as defined by Rhode Island state law, shall be prepared by professional engineers or registered architects as licensed or registered by the state.  All the drawings, computations, and specifications required for a building permit application for the work, must be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a professional engineer or registered architect and bear his or her signature and seal in accordance with the Rhode Island statutes and regulations governing the professional licensing or registration of engineers or architects, and shall signify to the best of his or her knowledge that the drawings, computations, and specifications shall meet the applicable provisions of this code and acceptable engineering practices and all applicable laws and ordinances.