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City of Warwick (RI)

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

Codes

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

2021 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 2020 NATIONAL 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
0
Rough Inspection
None
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

PE Requirements; SE and EE digital stamps on all corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. Structural letter to reference 2021 RISBC-2 Please reference the c1 on the structural letter from the engineer WS 135 MPH GSL 30 PSF

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

**Not fewer than two pathways** , on separate roof planes from lowest roof edge to ridge and not less than 36 inches (914 mm) wide, shall be provided on all buildings. Not fewer than one pathway shall be provided on the street or driveway side of the roof. FSB to be dimensioned in inches, not feet Windows located above a roof plane where modules will be installed require a 36" path below that window to the lowest roof's edge.

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
  • Stamp must state "Digitally signed by" (not just "signed by").
  • Structural letter must reference 2021 RISBC-2 and include the engineer’s c1.
  • Follow WS 135 MPH and GSL 30 PSF guidelines.
  • For systems larger than 15kW, the engineer must stamp and sign RI Form 128 (see attached files).
  • Stamp must be fully on page (not cut off)
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

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

Master Plan Set combining all individual projects into one plan set showing all panels/systems/etc if a project has multi-system job is needed

Site

Include Panel Count and Type

Electrical Diagram Notes

Wet Location EMT compression connectors and fittings with insolating locking PLACE THIS NOTE ON BOM PAGE TOO

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Setback Back Yard
10
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Warwick (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.