2005 Rhode Island Code - § 23-27.3-114.1 — Action on application.

    (a) The building official shall examine or cause to be examined all applications for permits and amendments thereto within fifteen (15) days after filing. Before a permit is granted for the excavation or for the erection of any building or structure, a written statement shall be furnished by the owner from a town or city engineer as to the established grades. If the application or plans do not conform to the requirements of this code or of all applicable laws, the building official shall reject the application citing the specific sections of this code or applicable law upon which the rejection is based. If the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and all laws applicable thereto, he or she shall issue a permit.

   (b) If an application requires access by driveway to a state highway or state highway right of way, or the placement or alteration of curbs, or the connecting to, pumping or draining water to, the state highway drainage system, or making any alteration to the state highway system, a physical alteration permit shall first be obtained from the director of the department of transportation pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated under §§ 24-8-9, 24-8-33 and 24-8-34. The director shall render a decision within ninety (90) days of receipt of request for access.