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City of Park Ridge (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS 

ILLINOIS STATE PLUMBING CODE

THE CITY OF PARK RIDGE MUNICIPAL CODE AND OSHA REGULATIONS

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
3
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
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
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

3' From Rake and 3 along the Ridge

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1
BOS Restrictions

AHJ requires Meter Main Disconnect installed outside

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

All new/modified electric services at or below 600-amp service must be installed with an Internal/outdoor disconnect.

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 City of Park Ridge (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.