Village of Justice (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

Spot something wrong?

These change with code cycles. If a requirement here is out of date or missing, tell us and we'll fix it.

Report a correction
NEC Code Version2014
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

NEC Code Version
2014
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 CHICAGO ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
Yes
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Yes
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
No
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

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
Yes
Setback Notes

AHJ Requires 3' setback from all edges per Village of Justice Amendment

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

AHJ requires us to use the 2018 International Residential Code in lieu of the 2018 International Building Code on our structural calcs.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

AHJ has an amendment that requires 3' fire setbacks from all edges, rakes and eaves, even on detached accessory structures.

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 Justice (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.