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Warwick deck permit: checklist and contacts

Summary of the City of Warwick's published checklist, not legal advice. Confirm details with the Building Department.

How to apply

Warwick takes building permit applications through the statewide online permitting system (permits.ri.us), per the city's residential building permit checklist. The checklist specifically asks whether your plans' footprint matches the site plan, including decks and porches.

What the checklist asks for

• Site plan drawn to scale (1"=10' or 1"=20' recommended) with property lines, setbacks from all lines, the driveway, and any wetlands, watercourses or coastal features. A Class I survey by a registered land surveyor may be required.
• CRMC jurisdictional determination where freshwater wetlands may be present.
• Construction drawings: footing and foundation plan, elevations and cross sections, drawn to scale (single-line drawings are not accepted).
• Flood zones: AE and VE zones need elevation information, and VE designs require an architect or engineer.

Contacts

Warwick Building Department, 65 Centerville Road (Sawtooth Annex, 2nd floor), (401) 738-2007, weekdays 8:30–4:30. Inspections: (401) 738-2007 ext. 1.

Before you hire

Ask builders who prepares the site plan and drawings, whether your lot is in a flood zone or near wetlands, and confirm their RI registration.

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