City of Palos Hills (IL)

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NEC Code Version2014
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

NEC Code Version
2014
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 Chicago Electrical Code

2021 International Residential Code (IRC)

2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

IEBC Accepted
Yes
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
Yes
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

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
Yes
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

Panels need to have a 3ft setback around the entire array. At the eave, at the ridge and the eave to the ridge on both sides. SE digital stamps on structural Plan page sections 1-3. Digitally stamped SE Calcs Letter. WS 115 SL 30

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Needs Fire setback from Eave to ridge and at the Ridge

Custom Placards Required
No

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 Palos Hills (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.