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City of Highwood (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2014
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2014
Code List

2012 EDITION INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2012 EDITION INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2012 EDITION INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2012 EDITION INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2012 EDITION INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2012 EDITION INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2012 EDITION INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2014 EDITION NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE, MOST CURRENT EDITION

1997 EDITION ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes - Battery
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

3' From Rake and 3 along the Ridge

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
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
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
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

Standard

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 Highwood (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.