Title 23
Health and Safety

Chapter 28.5
Inspection of Buildings

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.5-4

§ 23-28.5-4. Inspection of places where dangerous substances are kept.

The authority having jurisdiction is hereby authorized and empowered to inspect from time to time, at any reasonable hour, all places, except dwelling houses and the portion of any building as is occupied for dwelling purposes, where they have reason to believe that articles or substances are manufactured, stored, kept, sold, or used, which are dangerous, or under certain conditions might become dangerous, to the public safety by, through, or in case of combustion, fire, or explosion.

History of Section.
P.L. 1966, ch. 216, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-28.5-5; P.L. 1975, ch. 165, § 24; P.L. 1978, ch. 48, § 1.