Building & Zoning

The Building and Zoning Department issues permits and completes inspections to assure that codes and zoning regulations are met and proper planning is completed.

E-PERMITTING NOW AVAILABLE

E-permitting is now available online in Barrington through Rhode Island's state web-based system. Applicants can apply for a range of permits such as building, demolition, electrical, mechanical and plumbing as well as applying for and renewing Chicken/Hen registrations by visiting the following website: https://barringtonri.viewpointcloud.com

This streamlined permit process allows for better communication with:

Easy access: Log in anytime, any place
Intuitive setup: Simple to use
Passive updates: Status emails and notifications from the start through final inspections , and news
Enhanced data management: Submit electronic payment, upload certain documents, monitor application status, and request inspections. Building plans must still be dropped off in the Building department for review as well as with the Fire Chief, if applicable.

New users must register for a ViewPoint Cloud account in order to submit permit applications electronically and is valid with any Rhode Island town utilizing the ViewPoint e-permitting system. You may still apply for a permit in the Building office via a public computer should you need assistance and/or wish to pay by cash or check. These forms of payment and immediate processing can only be done from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Paper applications for the above permits will no longer be accepted. Please contact Mary Ann Rosenlof at 401-247-1900, ext. 326 or via email at mrosenlof@barrington.ri.gov for additional information.

Click here http://permits.ri.gov/tutorials for the statewide e-permitting system tutorials.

Application Forms

Click here for Building, Mechanical, Electrical permit application forms, 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 vertified by Town officials

Contacts

Bob Speaker, Building Official / Zoning Officer

Phone: 247-1900, extension 325
E-mail: rspeaker@barrington.ri.gov

Nick Massed, Electrical Inspector

The Electrical Inspector conducts inspections Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Call Mary Ann Rosenlof at 247-1900, extension 326 at least one day before to schedule an inspection.

Mary Ann Rosenlof, Administrative Assistant

Phone: 247-1900, extension 326
E-mail: mrosenlof@barrington.ri.gov

Peggy Schwartz, Administrative Assistant

E-mail: pschwartz@barrington.ri.gov

Office Hours & Location

Hours:
The Building Official's office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch). The Building Official conducts inspections in the afternoon.

Location:
The office is on the second floor (at the top of the stairs) at Town Hall, 283 County Road.