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New Construction Building Permit Requirements


  1. Completed permit application.

  2. Three (3) sets of complete building plans, reviewed and signed by local fire department.

  3. Class 1 survey of site by registered RI surveyor.

  4. Certificate of energy conformance (REScheck form can be obtained at www.energycodes.gov) 2009 IECC version.

  5. Sewer connection permit from Narragansett Bay Commission, and the Town of Lincoln connection permit.

  6. The site plan must show:

    1. Erosion controls, including a gravel construction access pad

    2. Proposed and existing utilities and connections

    3. Location of any soil test pits

  7. Approvals as needed from:

    1. RIDEM wetlands approval permit or letter of non-jurisdiction

    2. RI Dept. of Transportation Physical Alteration Permit

    3. Town of Lincoln Highway Excavation Permit

  8. Seasonal high groundwater elevation, if necessary.

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