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Village of Buffalo Grove (IL)

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

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, AS AMENDED

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, AS AMENDED

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, AS AMENDED

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, AS AMENDED

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

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
1
Setback Notes

Standard

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,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

AHJ was not aware of 2018 modified setbacks. Requested us to submit the portion of 2018 IRC that goes over modified setbacks if our plans are proposing them. (for the first submittal only) All equipment installed is required to have a larger short-circuit-current rating than the available fault current. Provide the cutsheets for all equipment and provide the short circuit current rating. Provide the cutsheets for all equipment, enclosures and grounding devices. Provide all installation instructions from Solaredge, including grounding requirements. IF supplyside connection is shown outside an enclosure, provide the exact location for this connection. If a junction box is used between the meter and the service panel, show this on the drawing.

Electrical Diagram

MPU

  • SLD REQUIRED
  • CALL OUT EXISITNG SERVICE SIZE , SIZE OF FEEDERS , LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL PANEL
  • LOAD CALCULATIONS REQUIRED
  • EXAMPLE ----> EXAMPLE
Electrical Diagram Notes

At the AC PV disconnect switch, a grounding electrode system is required to be installed. The grounding electrode conductor is required to be installed continuously and unbroken from this switch to the street side of the water meter. EMT conduit is required.

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 Village of Buffalo Grove (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.