Roof permits and building codes

Rhode Island roof permits and building codes by county

Hail Pro has 4,832 roofing permits on record in Rhode Island, from 1 of its 5 counties, linked to the properties they were issued for. It also tracks the building code adopted in 5 Rhode Island jurisdictions; the most common is the 2021 RISBC (2021 IRC) IRC. Select a county for its roofing permit activity and roofing requirements.

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Roofing permits on record
4,832
Counties with roof permits
1 of 5
Jurisdictions with code data
5

Roof permits and codes by Rhode Island county

CountyRoofing permitsPast 12 monthsAdopted code
Providence County4,8325432021 RISBC (2021 IRC) IRC
Bristol County2021 RISBC (2021 IRC) IRC
Kent County2021 RISBC (2021 IRC) IRC
Newport County2021 RISBC (2021 IRC) IRC
Washington County2021 RISBC (2021 IRC) IRC

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Rhode Island?

Usually, yes: most Rhode Island cities and counties that enforce a building code require a permit for a full roof replacement, while minor repairs are often exempt. Rules are set locally, so check with the building department for the property's city (or county, outside city limits). See do you need a permit to replace a roof.

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