Rhode Island.

Strictly regulated for fire safety and pyrotechnics following the 2003 Station nightclub fire. Small state with strong, consistent enforcement.

1. § 01

   Uses NFPA 1 fire code — post-Station nightclub fire (2003) regulations are among the strictest nationally

2. § 02

   Pyrotechnics regulations overhauled after Station fire — indoor pyro requires extensive documentation

3. § 03

   Still on IBC 2018 — one code cycle behind current edition

4. § 04

   Small state with strong, consistent statewide enforcement by State Fire Marshal

5. § 05

   Assembly occupancy sprinkler requirements exceed base NFPA 101 thresholds