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Town of North Smithfield (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
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

__ SE digital stamps on corresponding pages, PE letter and calcs. WS: 130mph. Exposure C. SL: 40psf IF the AC System size is over 15 kW, engineer stamp required on _RI Form 128_ (see file section)

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

IF System is over 15 kW, engineer stamp required on _RI Form 128_ (see file section)

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 North Smithfield (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.