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Village of Skokie (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS PAGE

2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH ILLINOIS AMENDMENTS

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

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
Footing inspection
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

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

CUSTOM REQUIREMENTS:

  • 48โ€ wide access path from the street facing side of the roof and to an adjacent or opposite roof
  • 36" on both sides of the ridge

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
30
Snow Load Notes

30 PSF

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

PE Stamps; SE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS 115 MPH GSL 30 PSF

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Service Ground Requirements

AHJ requires Emergency disconnect installed outside next to meter

Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Meter collar adapters not allowed

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes - with dimensions

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

Add note to SLD for all line side/supply side taps:

Electrical Diagram Notes

LINE SIDE/SUPPLY SIDE TAP WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON OUTDATED EQUIPMENT

Tesla Backup switch and meter collar adapters are not approved for use within the Village of Skokie.

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 Skokie (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.