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City of Woonsocket (RI)

Rhode Island Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2019 RHODE ISLAND BUILDING CODE

2019 RHODE ISLAND RESIDENTIAL CODE

2019 RHODE ISLAND FIRE CODE

2019 RHODE ISLAND PLUMBING CODE

2019 RHODE ISLAND MECHANICAL CODE

2019 RHODE ISLAND ENERGY CODE

2019 RHODE ISLAND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

2019 RHODE ISLAND ELECTRICAL CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

EE stamp required on ALL electrical pages, INCLUDING placards pages

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
130
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
40
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

When installing multiple projects on a home, there will need to be a master plan set and master PE letter/calcs showing both systems together in addition to the individual plans + supporting docs for the separate projects.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
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

When installing multiple projects on a home, there will need to be a master plan set and master PE letter/calcs showing both systems together in addition to the individual plans + supporting docs for the separate projects.

Label Page
  • Stickers page MUST match SLD and site conditions. Example, if there is no production meter, we cannot show a PM on the sticker page.
  • Additionally, numbers on the sticker page must match the numbers from the backfeed sizing section on the SLD. Please see example below in attachments "Approved Planset" for reference.

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 Woonsocket (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.