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Town of South Kingstown (RI)

Rhode Island Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
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

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
138
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 138 MPH GSL 30

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

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 RI Requires a 128 Form for all jobs greater than 15Kw

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

The South Kingstown Zoning Ordinance, Section 503.9 (h) requires ground mount solar arrays located in a residential district to maintain double the accessory structure setback. The array must be relocated no closer than 40' from the side yard property line or a dimensional variance must be obtained from the Zoning Board of Review

Setback Front Yard
40
Setback Back Yard
40
Setback Side Yard
40
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of South 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.