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City of Quincy (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE IL STATE PLUMBING CODE IL ACCESSIBILITY CODE

2020 NFPA 855

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
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
100
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

It appears they want a separate meter and MBE when doing the meter replacement instead of all in one.

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

ESS SYSTEM MUST BE LINESIDE PER ORDINANCE. PARTIAL BACKUP WILL NOT WORK IN THIS AHJ. ALL BATTERY BACKUP PROJECTS MUST BE LINE SIDE INTERCEPTING METER

(EXISITNG METER MAIN LEVER BYPASS OKAY IF NO LOADS IN MSP UPSTREAM OF MAIN BREAKER PROTECTED MID)

NON-BACKUP MUST BE LINE SIDE TAP

IF BATTERY IN GARAGE, PROVIDE HEAT DETECTOR AND BOLLARD AS NEEDED

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

UTILIZE CHECKLIST ON PROJECTS -------> CHECKLIST

Electrical Diagram

MPU

  • REQUIRE EMERGENCY DISCONNECT OUTSIDE NEC 230.85
Electrical Diagram Notes

NON BACKUP BATTERY ADD NOTE:

BATTERY WILL SHUTDOWN DURING GRID OUTAGE


Battery [LOCATION OF BATTERIES SHALL NOT BE WITHIN 3FT OF EGRESS // AC DISCONNECT WILL ALSO ISOLATE ESS SYSTEM FROM GRID PER NFPA 855]

All Jobs [AC DISCONNECT WITHIN 10FT OF UTILITY METER]

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Can not be in front yard

10' from house/existing structures

5' from sides

5' from back

No trench inspection- PICTURES ARE ACCEPTED

Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Quincy (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.