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City of Providence (RI)

Rhode Island Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 RHODE ISLAND BUILDING CODE

2021 RHODE ISLAND RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 RHODE ISLAND FIRE CODE

2021 RHODE ISLAND PLUMBING CODE

2021 RHODE ISLAND MECHANICAL CODE

2021 RHODE ISLAND ENERGY CODE

2021 RHODE ISLAND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

2021 RHODE ISLAND ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
135
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C. Wind-borne debris region.

Snow Load
35
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes
  • Use 2021 RISBC-1/RISBC-2 with RI amendments
  • Any RI project sized over 15Kw is required to have the engineer fill out and sign/stamp a 128 Form.

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements
  • Provide the fire classification of the rooftop-mounted photovoltaic panel system
  • Jobs with more than 1 system sold on a property must be drawn all together as 1 plan.
Electrical Diagram

If Production Meter required needed to be labeled "(N) Production Meter Customer Owned"

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Providence (RI) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.