Rhode Island General Laws 5-65.3-24. Municipal inspectors and installation permits
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Nothing contained in this chapter prohibits any city or town from requiring permits for the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground utility systems and collecting fees for the installation and repair of an underground utility system.
History of Section.
P.L. 2014, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 212, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-65.3-24
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
- Underground utility: means the installation, repair, alteration, or replacement of underground utilities, sewer lines, storm drainage lines or water lines, water service and laterals, laying drains and related services outside of buildings, making connections with public and/or private underground utilities, provided that such work is to be done between the main, lateral, related services and/or appurtenances to within five feet (5?) of the outer wall of a building or structure and specifically excluding gas and telecommunications work and any work defined in § 28-27-28. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-65.3-2