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Village of Oswego (IL)

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

Codes

NEC Code Version
2014
Code List

2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 ILLINOIS ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AMENDED 2009 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AMENDED 1997 ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE APRIL EDITION 2007 NFPA 13 - INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 2007 NFPA 72 - NATIONAL FIRE ALARM

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
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

All pages in between those parameters should be stamped.

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

3' From Rake and 3 along the Ridge

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
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
Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
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

Electrical Diagram
  • IMC or RMC raceways with approved fittings are required where subject to corrosion. Romex is not allowed per Village Amendment. The electrical in the attic is required to be installed in a metal raceway and labeled accordingly.
  • POI cannot be in the meter pedestal
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 Oswego (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.