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The purposes of this act are to make Rhode Island the safest state in the nation in terms of fire safety, to provide for the adoption and implementation of an up-to-date comprehensive system of codes for fire safety and to foster a culture of compliance with standards for fire safety, and to provide for amendments to title 23, chapters 23-28.1, 23-28.2, 23-28.3, 23-28.6, 23-28.11, and 23-28.25, which are made in the subsequent sections of the public law establishing this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-28.01-3. Legislative purpose and intent - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-23-health-and-safety/ri-gen-laws-sect-23-28-01-3/
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