City of Aurora (IL)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2014
- Fire Code Version
- 2015 Building Code
- Code List
2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2015 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCE 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
2021 ILLINOISE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2015 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS, AND ORDINANCE" 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL 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
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Ee Stamp Required On SLD
- Yes
- Wet Stamps Required
- Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Ridge Setback
- 3
- Rake Setback
- 3
- Setback Notes
2015 IRC/IBC needs 3' fire setbacks
A 36’’ fire access is required on both sides of a solar array on each individual roof plane. A 36’’ fire access pathway is
required on both sides of the roof ridge. An 18’’ fire access pathway is required on each side of all hip and valleys.
There shall not be any doorways or windows directly under the fire access pathways
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 30
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
- PE Instructions:
- SE / EE digital stamps on all corresponding PV pages 1-7a. Digitally stamped PE Calcs Letter. WS 115 MPH GSL 30 PSF
- PE MUST NOT INCLUDE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPE OF VERBIAGE
- "A jobsite observation of the condition of the existing framing system was performed by an audit team of the installer as a request from PE."
- The statement that the analysis is based on information provided by another party shall be removed from letter or the engineering firm shall do the site survey.
- 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
- 75
- 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
The following is required for every planset including revised plans:
- CHECKLIST
- EXAMPLE PLANSET -----> EXAMPLE (or see "AURORA EXAMPLE PLANSET.pdf" in the files)
- Provide photos of all sides of the house on the plans. Photos must be large enough for the reviewer to see details of the home. (see "Aurora Elevation Example.pdf" in the files)
- Highlight which model of equipment we are using on the spec/cutsheets (see "AURORA EXAMPLE PLANSET.pdf" in the files)
- EXISTING SYSTEMS: provide spec sheets for existing inverter with model highlighted.
- SPEC SHEETS: Mark on the spec sheets the equipment that is being used per plans. Example: Ticket #2793452 (Plan Detail)
- Roof Plan
For multiple story homes - Provide an elevation or photo of all sides of the house where the array will be installed to verify there will be no windows or doors within the 3 foot fire access points
- Attachment Detail
- Electrical Diagram
SEEB Projects: Utilize 100A AC Disconnect for 63A CHINT breaker.
- Electrical Diagram Notes
All Jobs [ NEUTRAL AND GROUND TO BE BONDED AT FIRST DISCONNECTING MEANS // IMC OR RMC CONDUIT TO BE UTILIZED]
IMC OR RMC CONDUIT DO NOT UTILIZE EMT
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
- Non Standard Planset Requirements
- Home Elevation
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
HIGHLIGHT EQUIPMENT BEING UTILIZED ON SPEC SHEETS
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim