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City of Springfield (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusNot accepted
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 RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL AND GAS CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

SPRINGFIELD ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE CHAPTER 172

SPRINGFIELD FIRE SAFETY ORDINANCE CHAPTER 94

CURRENT EDITION OF THE ILLINOIS STATE PLUMBING CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Not accepted
Date SolarAPP+ Accepted
45201
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
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
115
Snow Load
25
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,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load 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

Lines/Load side taps approved - However no piercing taps allowed, but can use Burndy blocks that allow dual lugs.


The Ground has to be ran through the main service panel (if it doesn't a new one will need to be ran).


Production Meters are required to be lever bypass meters, if applicable.

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 Springfield (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.