Solar Sanity Checksolar, decoded Independent. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Town of West Warwick (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

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
Other (See Submission Notes)
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Flashing waiver can be signed < 10kW
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

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

There is no official set back rule in this town.

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 Requirements; SE/EE 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
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
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

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 West 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.