Building Board of Review: FAQs
How to petition the Building Board of Review?
Request a Building Board of Review package from the Boards of Review (401-421-7740 ext. 309), which includes instructions and applications or click on the links for your convenience. A Building Board package can also be obtained by clicking on the link. Building Board Instructions, Building Board Application
What documentation is needed at a preliminary review?
Two (2) signed applications, Two (2) complete sets of plans - scaled drawings indicating existing and proposed conditions and the relief requested.
Is the application filed with the Boards of Review?
In this case no. Your preliminary review will be conducted with the Building Official to ensure your application is complete and all necessary code relief is sought. Contact Kerry Anderson at 401-421-7740 ext. 365 or Kanderson@providenceri.com.
After the preliminary review and the application is accepted, how long is the wait to appear before the Board?
Generally it takes one to two months after filling to appear before the board.
What should be expected at the hearing?
The Secretary of the Board will announce the subject address on the application and invite everyone to come forward who has an interest in the petition. Everyone will be sworn in by the Chair and the owner or the representative of the owner will present the petition. After everyone has been heard by the board, the chair will close the hearing on that particular case and the board will deliberate and render a decision.
The Board has approved/denied by application, what happens next?
You will receive a Resolution providing documentation that your application was approved or denied. An approval requires the owner to validate the resolution and the stamped approved plans on file with the Boards of Review must be submitted to the Department of Inspection and Standards.
Is there any recourse if an application is denied?
Yes, any aggrieved party affected by the decision of the local board may appeal to the State Board of Standards and Appeals within twenty (20) days after the filing of the local decision with the building official and owner. Any determination made by the local board shall be subject to review de novo by the state board of standards and appeals. § 23-27.3-127.2.5 Procedures.
How to petition the Building Board of Review?
Request a Building Board of Review package from the Boards of Review (401-421-7740 ext. 309), which includes instructions and applications or click on the links for your convenience. A Building Board package can also be obtained by clicking on the link. Building Board Instructions, Building Board Application
What documentation is needed at a preliminary review?
Two (2) signed applications, Two (2) complete sets of plans - scaled drawings indicating existing and proposed conditions and the relief requested.
Is the application filed with the Boards of Review?
In this case no. Your preliminary review will be conducted with the Building Official to ensure your application is complete and all necessary code relief is sought. Contact Kerry Anderson at 401-421-7740 ext. 365 or Kanderson@providenceri.com.
After the preliminary review and the application is accepted, how long is the wait to appear before the Board?
Generally it takes one to two months after filling to appear before the board.
What should be expected at the hearing?
The Secretary of the Board will announce the subject address on the application and invite everyone to come forward who has an interest in the petition. Everyone will be sworn in by the Chair and the owner or the representative of the owner will present the petition. After everyone has been heard by the board, the chair will close the hearing on that particular case and the board will deliberate and render a decision.
The Board has approved/denied by application, what happens next?
You will receive a Resolution providing documentation that your application was approved or denied. An approval requires the owner to validate the resolution and the stamped approved plans on file with the Boards of Review must be submitted to the Department of Inspection and Standards.
Is there any recourse if an application is denied?
Yes, any aggrieved party affected by the decision of the local board may appeal to the State Board of Standards and Appeals within twenty (20) days after the filing of the local decision with the building official and owner. Any determination made by the local board shall be subject to review de novo by the state board of standards and appeals. § 23-27.3-127.2.5 Procedures.