Kent County Building Departments ensure the construction of safe buildings by creating and enforcing Kent County building codes and zoning rules in Rhode Island. They also maintain records on building codes, reviews of Kent County building rules, and any changes to the code requirements or regulations. The Building Department also reviews and approves building and renovation plans to make sure they meet code standard, and they also issue RI building permits. Building Department records include Kent County building code violations, approved building permits, and compliance reports. The Building Department may provide online access to some of their code enforcement documents.
Coventry Planning Department Coventry RI 1670 Flat River Road 02816 401-822-9181
West Greenwich Zoning West Greenwich RI 280 Victory Highway 02817 401-392-3807
West Warwick Zoning West Warwick RI 1170 Main Street 02893 401-822-9222
Kent County Town and City Halls provide municipal services for the Kent County community, including playing a role in code enforcement in Rhode Island. The Town or City Hall may be responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and investigating possible building code violations in Kent County. They maintain records on code enforcement, the current Rhode Island building code, and approved and rejected building plans. Town and City Halls may also issue investigation reports on building code violations and any punishments or abatement orders for violations in Kent County. The Town or City Hall may provide code enforcement records online through its website.
Coventry Town Hall Coventry RI 1670 Flat River Road 02816 401-821-6400
East Greenwich Town Hall East Greenwich RI 125 Main Street 02818 401-886-8665
Warwick City Hall Warwick RI 3275 Post Road, Ste 1 02886 401-738-2000
West Warwick Town Hall West Warwick RI 1170 Main Street, Ste 1 02893 401-822-9200
Kent County Building Inspectors verify that construction projects meet Kent County building codes and regulations in Rhode Island. They also monitor designs, building materials, Kent County safety codes, and utilities, as well as enforcing codes. As part of this job, Building Inspectors inspect construction to determine whether it meets the codes, issues permits for construction projects, and creates inspection reports. Building Inspector records may include information on Kent County code enforcement violations, permits issued by the inspector, and approved RI building projects, as well as violations and work stoppage orders. Building Inspectors may provide access to some of their documents online.
West Warwick Building Inspector West Warwick RI 1170 Main Street 02893 401-822-9222