AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

SB 1087 creates a statewide electronic permitting platform for all building-related applications, including construction permits, zoning reviews, and environmental permits managed by state and local agencies. It requires municipalities and state departments (like environmental management and transportation) to use this unified digital system for processing applications, inspections, and fee collection. The bill establishes new permit fees (0.1% for commercial, 0.2% for residential projects) with 50% of residential fees funding contractor training programs for minority businesses and local officials. These fees will fund the platform's development and operation, replacing paper-based processes and standardizing building code enforcement across Rhode Island.