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Village of Peoria Heights (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

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

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes
Check with the electrical inspector to verify he is in fact using the 2012 NEC and verify with the electrical inspector if he will require an electrical engineer’s stamp on the electrical shop drawings. The electrical inspectors cell number is
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

* Dead loads/ Live loads (depending on the description of the roof whether is conventional 2 x 6 construction or truss system and spacing of roof members. * Typically see ground snow load at 20 psf (to be determined by structural engineer) * PSF of new solar panels and racking (to be determined by structural engineer with total dead load including roof and framing plus new solar panels and racking) * Solar panel anchorage to be determined and stamped by structural engineer

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

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 Peoria 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.