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Village of Schaumburg (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

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
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
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
25
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

2015 IRC/IFC/IBC 3' Fire setback

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,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

Plan Set Requirements


Site

ALL SOLAR MODULES MUST HAVE SAME ORIENTATION

Site Notes

All Jobs [A licensed electrician will be on site at time of final inspection]

Electrical Diagram

UTILIZE IMC CONDUIT

Electrical Diagram Notes

TESLA BACKUP SWITCH NOT ALLOWED

LST [ILSCO IPC-1/0-2 TO BE UTILIZED FOR TAP CONNECTORS // TORQUE WRENCH AND WIRE PLACEMENT TO BE AVAILABLE AT INSPECTION]

All Jobs [Minimum two (2) listed 1โ„2โ€ x 10โ€™ ground rods (minimum 6 ft. separation) must be provided // All metal raceways must be bonded]

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 Schaumburg (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.