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County of Whiteside (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
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


Structural & loads

Wind Speed
108
Snow Load
25
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,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

ELEVATION REQUIRED WITH DIMENSIONS AND ROOF PITCHES (SEE EXAMPLE IN FILES SECTION)

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements


Cover Page

PLEASE USE CHECKLIST PROVIDED IN HYPERLINK AND UPLOAD WITH DELIVERABLES : PROJECT CHECKLIST

Site

AHJ CHECKLIST MUST BE ATTACHED AT BEGINNING OF PLANS

Parcel viewer must be utilized to match property dimensions and PIN parcel on site plan.

  • https://whiteside.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4bc435fba29c4b1ba47209a07c37753b

EXAMPLE PLANS:

  • EXAMPLE 1
  • EXAMPLE 2

The Following items all need to be shown with dimensions on the site plan:

  • Provide Property Owner Name
  • Provide Site Address of Property
  • Provide Note or Symbol to Call J.U.L.I.E. (811) Before Digging
  • Provide a Note of Compliance with current code years.
  • Dimension Property Lines
  • Dimension Setbacks from Array(s) to Property Lines and Centerline of Roadway
  • Dimension Setback from Array(s) to Nearest Structure
  • Dimension Setback from Array(s) to Driveway
  • Dimension Array(s)
  • Dimension All Components; this may be listed next to the name of the component location on the site plan
  • Dimension All Structures
  • 2 Sets of Plans 11โ€ X 17โ€, Provide All Above Information on SITE PLANS.
Roof Plan
  • Roof Mount-Elevation (side view, profile cut, cross section, etc.) with Dimensions of Highest Finished Slope (Slope = Rise/Run) of Roof and the Array(s) When Mounted
  • Roof Mount-Fire Walkway Dimensions
  • Roof Mount-Structural Analysis (Provided as Separate Document)- Properly Signed and Sealed/Stamped by an Illinois Licensed Architect or Structural Engineer
Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Revision Requirements

Provide elevation and dimensions of the highest finished slope of roof and the arrays when mounted. (side view elevation, profile cut, cross section). SEE UPLOADED EXAMPLE AT BOTTOM

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes
  • Ground Mount shall not extend into Rear or Side Yard Setback
  • Property setbacks to measure to center of road 80' back from center of road in front yard.
  • IF on corner lot, the front and side yard would be 80' on each side.
  • Ground Mount-Elevation (side view, profile cut, cross section, etc.) with Dimensions
Setback Front Yard
80
Setback Back Yard
10
Setback Side Yard
10
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Whiteside (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.