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Kent County, RI.

Kent is in RI (IECC zone 5A, design wind 110 mph).

Indexed
Adopted edition

RI SBC 2022 (2021 I-Codes base)

Inherits from RI state floor.

Design wind speed

110 mph

ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.

Climate zone (IECC)

5A

Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.

Special zones
  • HVHZ
  • WBDR
  • WUI
  • FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office

Kent County Building Department

City directory

5 cities indexed in Kent County.

Each city page lists the local amendments (if any), parent county, and the local permit office.

Working in Kent County?

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