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Village of South Chicago Heights (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2005
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2005
Code List

2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2014 ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 NFPA 101 LINE SAFETY CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
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
0
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
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

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 South Chicago 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.