Building and Zoning Office
The Building and Zoning Office, included in the Department of Planning, Building and Resiliency, issues permits and completes inspections to assure that codes and zoning regulations are met and proper plans and documents are completed.
Apply for Permits and more through Viewpoint
E-permitting is now available through Viewpoint.
Applicants can apply for a range of permits such as Building, Demolition, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Solar, and Moving as well as applying for Chicken/Hen registrations, Zoning Certificates, or filing a Citizens Complaint.
Please allow 15 business days for permit approval and issuance.
Please be advised that effective Tuesday, 10/19/2021, a $100 refundable fee will be added to all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits. The refundable fee is paid at the time you pay for the permit, and is refunded back to the applicant of the permit upon completion of a passing final inspection within a year of the permit being issued.
For electrical permits: Please Note That The 2020 NEC Electrical Code Has Been Approved By The State Of Rhode Island. Permits Pulled After January 31st Will Be Under The 2020 NEC Code.
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New users must register for a ViewPointCloud account in order to submit permit applications electronically. This account is valid with any Rhode Island town utilizing the ViewPointCloud e-permitting system.
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Paper applications for the above permits are no longer accepted. Materials must be uploaded directly to ViewpointCloud; this is the responsibility of the applicant.
More information:
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E-Permitting tutorials: http://permits.ri.gov/tutorials
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Uploading attachments to Viewpoint:
Additional Resources and Information
The Documents and Forms holds information regarding Building, Mechanical, Electrical permit fees, Zoning Board application forms and related materials.
MainStreet GIS Maps: for information on Zoning, Flood, Wetlands, Abutters, and more.
Plat, Lot and Zone Information
NEW: Online step-by-step directions to obtain Plat, Lot and Zone information are available by clicking here. Information provided on Town applications and forms MUST be verified by Town officials
Frequently Requested Information:
Contacts
Building Permits/Inspections
Call Isabelle Gillibrand at 247-1900, extension 326 or text 401-768-0417 to schedule an inspection and to assist in E-Permitting.
Dennis Begin, Building Official
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Phone: 247-1900, extension 325
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E-mail: dbegin@barrington.ri.gov
Peter Withers, Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector
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The Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector conducts inspections Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call Isabelle Gillibrand at 247-1900, extension 326 or text 401-768-0417 at least one day before to schedule an inspection.
Nick Massed, Electrical Inspector
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The Electrical Inspector conducts inspections Monday and Wednesday mornings and Thursdays starting at noon. Call Isabelle Gillibrand at 247-1900, extension 326 or text 401-768-0417 at least one day before to schedule an inspection.
Isabelle Gillibrand, Administrative Assistant and Board Clerk
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Phone: 247-1900, extension 326
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E-mail: igillibrand@barrington.ri.gov
Office Hours & Location
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Town Hall closes at noon on Fridays
Location:
The office is on the second floor (at the top of the stairs) at Town Hall, 283 County Road.