Building & Zoning Office
The Building and Zoning Office, included in the Department of Planning, Building & Resiliency, issues permits and completes inspections to assure that codes and zoning regulations are met and proper plans and documents are completed.
E-PERMITTING NOW AVAILABLE
E-permitting is now available online in Barrington through Rhode Island's state web-based system called ViewPointCloud. 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. Please visit the following website to complete your application:
https://barringtonri.viewpointcloud.com
This streamlined permit process allows for better communication with:
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Easy access: Log in anytime, from home, office and at the Building Department's public computer
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Payment can be made with credit card on-line, by check through mail, or by cash, check or credit card in-person at the Building Department
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Intuitive setup - simple to use
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Passive updates: Status emails and notifications from the start through final inspections
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Enhanced data management: Submit electronic payment, upload certain documents, and monitor application status. If applicable, deliver a copy of the building plans to the Fire Chief.
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.
Paper applications for the above permits will no longer be accepted. Please contact Isabelle Gillibrand at 401-247-1900, ext. 326 or via email at igillibrand@barrington.ri.gov for additional information or if you need assistance with this process.
Click here http://permits.ri.gov/tutorials for the statewide e-permitting system tutorials.
Application Forms
Click here for Building, Mechanical, Electrical permit fees, Zoning Board application forms and related information.
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
Contacts
Building Permits/Inspections
Call Isabelle Gillibrand at 247-1900, extension 326 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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Call Isabelle Gillibrand at 247-1900, extension 326 at least one day before to schedule an inspection.
Nick Massed, Electrical Inspector
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The Electrical Inspector conducts inspections Monday & Wednesday mornings and Thursdays starting at noon. Call Isabelle Gillibrand at 247-1900, extension 326 at least one day before to schedule an inspection.
Isabelle Gillibrand, Administrative Assistant & Board Secretary
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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 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.