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City of Highland Park (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2014 ILLINOIS STATE PLUMBING CODE

2018 ILLINOIS ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
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
90
Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Structural review letter, drawing/calculation packet is required, and shall be signed, sealed and with license expiration date by an Illinois licensed Structural Engineer.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps
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

Electrical Diagram

All Jobs:

  • Rename “PV System Disconnect” with “Fire Department Disconnect”.
  • Outside service disconnects are required for rapid shut-down and First Responder use; being appropriately marked and of NEMA 3R construction.
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 Highland Park (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.