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Village of Valmeyer (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Code List

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS, AND ORDINANCE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
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
N/A

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
Structural Notes

SE stamps/SE calcs/PE letter

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

AHJ doesn’t allow SEEB batteries to be installed outside, only Tesla batteries, due to SEEB having operational temperatures of 14 deg. while Tesla's is -4 deg.


  • Interior ESS require fireproof drywall and taping added behind it and extending 4ft out from the ceiling.
  • Heat detector is required
  • RSD IMO added within line of sight of the meter
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Site

Ground mounted systems are not approved

Roof Plan

If conduit will be run through the attic, rigid conduit is required. Roof top conduit runs do not need rigid conduit.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Ground mounted systems are not approved

Ground Mount Requires Soil Sample
N/A
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Village of Valmeyer (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.