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Town of North Kingstown (RI)

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

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
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 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes
SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages 1-7a & PE Letters / Calcs.
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
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

PE Stamps; SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS 135 MPH GSL 30 PSF

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

BOS equipment must be screened from street view

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Site

Must call out module info and QTY with a leader. Legend only is not acceptable. Per DCR of Kraus, Al - 91 Ricci Lane

Roof Plan

Must call out module info and QTY with a leader. Legend only is not acceptable. Per DCR of Kraus, Al - 91 Ricci Lane

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of North Kingstown (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.