Title 37
Public Property and Works

Chapter 2
State Purchases

R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-82

§ 37-2-82. Utilization of North American Contractor Certification companies.

(a) All public works renovation projects that exceed an aggregate amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000), and all new construction projects that exceed an aggregate amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000), that include glazing work, shall have glazing work performed by North American Contractor Certification (“NACC”) certified companies and initially, on and after July 1, 2024, shall have one architectural glass and metal technician (“AGMT”) certified worker employed by the company or contractor. On and after January 1, 2025, each crew performing work that meets the criteria of this section shall have one AGMT certified worker on site. On and after January 1, 2026, for each crew performing work that meets the criteria of this section, twenty-five percent (25%) of that crew shall be comprised of AGMT certified individuals on site. On and after January 1, 2027, for each crew performing work that meets the criteria of the section, fifty percent (50%) of that crew shall be comprised of AGMT certified individuals on site.

(b) As used herein, the term “glazing work” includes, but is not limited to, replacement and installation of windows, curtain walls, interior glass partitions, glass handrails, aluminum entrances, skylights, store fronts, and general installation of architectural glass and metal.

History of Section.
P.L. 2023, ch. 175, § 1, effective July 1, 2023; P.L. 2023, ch. 176, § 1, effective July 1, 2023.