City of Chicago (IL)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2017
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE/ CITY OF CHICAGO BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
2017 CHICAGO ELECTRICAL CODE
- 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
- Setback Notes
For Flat Roofs: 4' perimeter set back
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 115
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category C
- Snow Load
- 25
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Solar Express permit worksheet to be completed and stamped. All PE documents must be stamped by the same engineer. We cannot mix engineers.
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 1
- BOS Restrictions
System's DC size cannot be more than 1.3 times the AC size
- Taps NO PIERCING - Tap to be done with a Milbank dual meter Lug which will require a Milbank Meter Can
- https://www.milbankworks.com/products/catalog/k4223 Example of dual lug
- CANNOT have ANY Main Disconnecting Means outdoors
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
- ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc.
- Label ESS Elevation page and state which wall is shown with a compass direction.
- ALL City of Chicago projects CANNOT have ANY Main Disconnecting Means outdoors.
- ALL City of Chicago projects utilizing SE BUI or TESLA GATEWAY will require a Main Breaker Enclosure installed inside property.
Approved Plans showing requirement:
staff-556389
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- Yes - with dimensions
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
AHJ requires the Solar Express document to be filled and attached to plans for projects over 13.44kWAC. See files section
Do not add MSP pictures for this AHJ. They will kick it back every time.
- Roof Plan
For any flat roof we will need to provide the height of the parapet. If the flat roof has no parapet, add a note stating that there is no parapet wall on the flat roof.
- Attachment Detail
RM-10 Ballast attachments are not allowed in this AHJ.
- Electrical Diagram
Remove ALL mention of NEC
All General Electrical notes shall reference CEC 2018
- Use IMC conduit (not EMT) per IL standard
- NO JBOXS FOR TAPS
- 3LD OR SLD is adequate
- City of Chicago does not allow tandem breakers in any MSP even if tandems are allowed by manufacturer. Any Tandem breakers installed will need to be relocated to a sub panel or upgrade the MSP
- Centerfed 120% allowed
Inverter sizing guideline: DC cannot be more than 1.3 times the AC output, please see MAX SIZE ALLOWED PER INVERTER.
- SE3800 = 4,940
- SE5000 = 6,500
- SE6000 = 7,800
- SE7600 = 9,880
- SE10000 = 13,000
- SE11400 = 14,820
- IF INVERTER NOT LISTED, SIZE multiplied BY 1.3 GETS YOU THE MAX SIZE
- Custom Placards Required
- 0
- Non Standard Planset Requirements
- Single Line Diagram
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim
- Ground Mount Notes
Trenching MUST be 1" PVC rigid conduit below grade, with a RMC 90 degree elbow to J box above grade