510-RICR-00-00-18. RISBC-18 Use of Native Lumber (version Periodic Refile, 12/19/2001 to 12/19/2001)

STATEMENT OF NEED Pursuant to the State Building Code Chapter 23, Title 27.3, the Building Code Standards Committee has promulgated Regulation SBC-18, entitled “Use of Native Lumber” Dated February, 1, 1993. In accordance with section 23-27.3-109.1 paragraphs 1-4 of the Code, the Committee has the authority to adopt appropriate rules and regulations when necessary. The enclosed regulations were issued to govern the use of native lumber within the State of Rhode Island. Said lumber shall be certified as to grade and species for use in the building of structures. RHODE ISLAND STATE BUILDING CODE Use of Native Lumber Regulation SBC-18 FEBRUARY 1, 1993 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS Department of Administration BUILDING CODE STANDARDS COMMITTEE One Capitol Hill Providence, Rhode Island 02908-5859 Office (401) 222-3033 FAX NO. (401) 222-2599 TDD# (401) 222-6334 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND BUILDING CODE STANDARDS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMAN Merlin A. DeConti, P.E. J. Robert Wahlberg Building Official Public Member EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Russell Brown Building Official Carmine Gelsomino Builders Trade Council Members Richard Belham Joseph L. Walsh. Minimum Housing Official Electrical Inspector Frank Canario Frank Turano Public Health Official Public Member Rudolph N. Pistacchio, R.A. John J. Cronin, Jr. Architect Master Plumber Gordon W. Preiss, P.E. Lloyd A. Wells, P.E. Mechanical Engineer Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) Angelo Simeoni Landscape Architect Edwin Sullivan Builders Trades Council David Presbrey, R.A. Architect Esther Littell Representative of the Disabled William Lepore Electrical Contractor Mark Lowenstein, RA Representative of the Disabled Chief Henry Renaud Fire Official Daniel Paquette Builder Robert S. Waldeck, P.E. Structural Engineer Stanford E. Cameron Builder Heavy Construction Carl Saccoccio Building Official Rep. Frank Montanaro State Representative Leonard Clingham Legal Counsel Joseph A. Cirillo State Building Commissioner Executive Secretary USE OF NATIVE LUMBER SBC-18 SUPPORTING STATEMENT This regulation governs the use of native lumber within the State of Rhode Island. The regulation requires each lumber mill to be registered initially for $25.00 and pay an annual registration fee of $10.00. Each mill shall be identified by its name, logo or trademark. Certification of the grade and species of lumber shall be done by the mill. Review of the mills practices shall be by the Commissioner’s Office and suspension of practice and appeals shall be subject to hearings before the Building Code Standards Committee. REGULATION SBC-18 Section 1 Administration In accordance with 23-27.3-109.0 of the State Building Code, the following rules and regulations shall control the use of native lumber. 1.1 Regulation Each mill engaged in producing native lumber within the State of Rhode Island shall be registered by the State Building Code Standards Committee. 1.2 Application Fee Applications shall be accompanied by a registration fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars. This initial registration fee shall be valid for one (1) year. 1.3 Renewals Registration for subsequent renewals shall be accompanied by a renewal fee of ten ($10.00) dollars following initial registration. 1.4 Identification Each registered mill shall be identified by its name or approved logo and/or trademark. 1.5 Revocation and suspension The State Building Code Standards Committee may suspend or revoke the registration of any such mill. Notice of suspension or revocation shall be in writing with the reasons set forth therein and served in accordance with section 23-27.3-122.0 of the Rhode Island State Building Code. 1.6 Suspension Notice Upon suspension or revocation of a mill’s registration, said mill shall immediately cease engaging in the certification of native lumber. The filing of an appeal with the State Building Code Standards Committee shall stay such suspension or revocation subject to section 23-27.3-127.1 of the Rhode Island State Building Code. 1.7 Appeals Any one aggrieved by the decision of the Committee may appeal to the State Building Board of Standards and Appeals in accordance with Section 127 of the Code. 1.8 Products Evaluated and Identification All native lumber used for structural purposes be identified by the mills and certified as to species and grade as provided in section 1705.0. 1.9 Inspection by the State Building Commissioner or his Agent The commissioner shall investigate the entire process of manufacturing, certifying, handling, storing or transporting of native lumber produced pursuant to the approved regulations and the code provisions as they deem necessary, at any reasonable hour with or without prior notice upon receipt of written complaint. The results of any such investigation shall be forwarded to the Building Code Standards Committee for disposition. 1.10 Record-Keeping Each registered mill shall maintain a file of Certifications of Native Lumber issued. Each certificate shall be numerically sequenced and available for inspection and review during normal working hours by staff of the Office of the State Building Code Commission. 2 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OR RENEWAL FOR MANUFACTURING OF NATIVE LUMBER New Application_____ Renewal _____ Registration _____ Fee Received_______ ______________________________________________________________________________________ PRINT/TYPE YOUR NAME AND BUSINESS NAME EXACTLY AS IT WILL APPEAL ON REGISTRATION __________________________ _____________________________ __________________________ YOUR NAME SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER BIRTH MONTH __________________________ _____________________________ __________________________ BUSINESS NAME LOGO OR TRADE MARK BUSINESS TEL. NUMBER ______________________________ ____________________ _________ ____________ MAILING ADDRESS OF BUSINESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE ______________________________________________________________________________________ Application is hereby made to manufacture native lumber at the mill location indicated above for sale, delivery in the State of Rhode Island. In making this application to the State of Rhode Island State Building Commission, the applicant agrees to the conditions stated in the Rhode Island State Building code and the Regulation for Manufacturing Native Lumber. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIGN IN PRESENCE OF NOTARY: I hereby verify that to the best of my knowledge, all statements on this form are complete, true and correct. ________________________________ _______________________ Signature of owner, or corporate officer Date ____________________________ signed or attested before me on ____________, 19__ State of_____________County of _______________Notary Public_________________ My Commission Expires_______________________ SBC-18-1 CERTIFICATION OF NATIVE LUMBER __________________________________________________________________________ PRINT/TYPE DATE __________ _____________________________ _______________________ ____________________ NAME OF MANUFACTURE REGISTRATION NO. TELEPHONE NO. _____________________________ _______________________ ____________________ BUSINESS NAME LOGO OR TRADEMARK BUSINESS TELEPHONE NO _____________________________ _______________________ ______ _____________ BUSINESS ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS NATIVE LUMBER HAS FIBER STRESS QUALITIES EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THOSE SPECIES AND WORKING STRESSES SET FORTH IN THE RHODE ISLAND BUILDING CODE AND APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. Quantity Size Species Grade Hardwood(H) Or Softwood(S) Moisture Content under 19% or Less REMARKS: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________ ____________________________ ___________________ Name-Consumer/Contract Builder Address Delivered/or Stored Telephone No. _____________________________ ________________________ _______ _______________ Business/Mailing Address City State Zip Code _______________________________________________________________________________ I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND ACCURATE RECORD OF THE DISPOSITION OF THIS NATIVE LUMBER AND ALL STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE COMPLETE. SUBMITTED BY___________________________ DATE _____________ SIGNATURE______________________________ TITLE________________ SBC-18-2