Newport County Building Departments ensure the construction of safe buildings by creating and enforcing Newport County building codes and zoning rules in Rhode Island. They also maintain records on building codes, reviews of Newport 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 Newport County building code violations, approved building permits, and compliance reports. The Building Department may provide online access to some of their code enforcement documents.
Jamestown Planning Department Jamestown RI 22 West Street 02835 401-423-7200
Tiverton Planning and Zoning Department Tiverton RI 343 Highland Road 02878 401-625-6718
Newport County Town and City Halls provide municipal services for the Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport County. The Town or City Hall may provide code enforcement records online through its website.
Jamestown Town Hall Jamestown RI 93 Narragansett Avenue 02835 401-423-7200
Middletown Town Hall Middletown RI 350 East Main Road 02842 401-849-2898
Newport City Hall Newport RI 43 Broadway 02840 401-846-9600
Portsmouth Town Hall Portsmouth RI 2200 E Main Rd 02871 401-683-2101
Tiverton Town Hall Tiverton RI 343 Highland Road 02878 401-625-6700
Newport County Building Inspectors verify that construction projects meet Newport County building codes and regulations in Rhode Island. They also monitor designs, building materials, Newport 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 Newport 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.
Middletown Rhode Island Building Inspector Middletown RI 350 East Main Road 02842 401-847-5769
Portsmouth Building Inspector Portsmouth RI 2200 East Main Road 02871 401-683-3611