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City of Harvard (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2011
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2011
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

2012 International Building Code 2012 International Residential Code 2012 International Fire Code 2011 National Electrical Code

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Attachment Detail

For manufactured mounting systems, fill information on the mounting system below: a. Mounting System Manufacturer ________________ b. Product Name and Model # ______________ c. Total Weight of PV Modules and Rails ___________ lbs d. Total Number of Attachment Points ______ (attachment points must be equally distributed across the array. e. Weight per attachment ___________ lbs f. Maximum Spacing between Attachment Points on a Rail ______ in (see product manual for maximum spacing allowed based on maximum design wind speed). g. Total Surface Area of PV Modules (square feet) _________ ft2 h. Distributed Weight of PV Module on Roof (c%f) _____ lbs/ft2

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Harvard (IL) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.