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Village of Johnsburg (IL)

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

Codes

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

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS COE

2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2014 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

2014 STATE OF ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE

1997 ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate,Derate
Revision Required
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Building elevation required showing total building height with panels included

Cover Page

Standard


Provide the Distributed Generation Certificate for the installer LLC IRC 106.1

Cover Page Notes

Crimp on terminals shall be listed and installed using a listed tool specified for use in crimping those specific crimps. (NEC 110.3 )


Twist on wire connectors shall be listed for the environment (i.e., wet, damp, etc.) and shall be installed per manufacturer’s installation instructions. NEC 110.11 


Photovoltaic Modules shall not be installed over any attic, plumbing or mechanical vent. Plumbing vents to extend a minimum of 12 inches above roof or modules. No building, plumbing or mechanical vents are to be covered, obstructed, or routed around modules. IRC 106.1

Site

Indicate if and how any conduit to be run through the attic will be installed and secured. 

Roof Plan

Indicate if and how any conduit to be run through the attic will be installed and secured. 

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Provide a photo of the existing main service panel with the cover off. IRC 106.1 


Provide a photo of the existing Com Ed meter. IRC 106.1

Label Page

Standard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Setback Front Yard
5
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Village of Johnsburg (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.