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Town of Lincoln (RI)

Rhode Island Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
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

How Many Plansets Required
1
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

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
130
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C. Wind-borne debris region.

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

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Inspector won't allow taps and/or CTs inside main breaker disconnects going forward. Tap box is preferred.

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 multiple projects are being installed on the same site, a combined master plan set showing both systems will be required.
  • AHJ requires a masterplan set for sister projects. (both layouts on one master planset)
Electrical Diagram
  • Electrical load calcs must be provided showing the system will not produce more than 125% of the property load
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 Town of Lincoln (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.