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Village of Glendale Heights (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2014
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

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

2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2006 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2014 ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE

1997 ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

EE Stamp required

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. Structural letter must indicate how many layers of roofing are existing.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line 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

Tandem Breakers to be used. A panel board shall be provided with physical means to prevent the installation of more overcurrent devices than the number for which the panel board was designed, rated, and listed. A 2-pole circuit breaker shall be considered two overcurrent devices NEC 110.12, 110.12(B) Add notes to plans: Local inspector to field verify that the, Maximum Number of Overcurrent Devices Local inspector to field verify proper access pathways are provided around the PV installation. Pathways shall be located in areas with minimal obstructions such as landscaping, conduit, or mechanical equipment. Local inspector to field verify that proper grounding rods (two rods) are connected to the ground bar in the utility meter and proper bonding from the street side of the water meter to the main service panel neutral bus. Local inspector to field verify that all PV system-mounting screws are properly fastened to the roof rafters / trusses. Local inspector to field verify that all interior and exterior conduit, enclosures, and disconnects are properly labeled and marked. A qualified Electrician, approved plans, this plan review, a ladder, attic access and Electrical Main Panel access are required to be available on site at time of inspections.

Roof Plan

18 fire setback required on hips/valleys even if adjacent roof is without modules.

Electrical Diagram

Indicate on plans an approved ground clamp and metal identification tag shall be installed where the ground is connected to the grounding conductor. Grounding connector shall terminate at grounding electrode/water pipe. NEC 250-26 (B) Indicate on plans that all junction boxes shall be metallic. The minimum dimensions of any junction box, splicing box, pull box, etc. shall be 4 by 4 by one and 1.5 inches in depth. NEC 314.6 Provide a complete grounding diagram. Provide a grounding note that if resistance measures over 25 OHMs a second ground rod shall be installed per code. Provide cut sheets indicating the terminals are rated for 90 degrees Celsius. NEC 110.14 (A) Provide complete details and calculations for all OCPD modules. IRC 106.1 Specify which device will be used when we tap (load side/line side tap)

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 Glendale Heights (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.