City of Saint Charles (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Fire Code Version2018 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Fire Code Version: 2018 Building Code

Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2018 ILLINOIS ENERGY CODE INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS CODE ST CHARLES MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13.08.315 & 13.08.320

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE W/ ST. CHARLES AMENDMENTS

IEBC Accepted: 1

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: 3

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: Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced: 1

Setback Notes: Standard

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: No

Electrical Load Calcs Required: Derates

Allowed POI: Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,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

Electrical Diagram

EMT not allowed.

LINE SIDE TAP NOT ALLOWED.

POI MUST BE A BREAKER INSIDE THE MSP (INSIDE HOME)

#6 EGC from mods to inverter Wire Ampacity - do not use 90 degree ratings, use 75 degree (per staff)

Show DC conductors on the wire calculation table

Informational note: Customer must have meter/main outside and MB inside MSP (disconnects outside and inside) otherwise upgrade will be required. (per staff)

Electrical Diagram Notes: Conduit mounted 2" off of roof using Unirac Conduit mount

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim

Ground Mount Notes

10' Setback from house (principal structure) Cannot be taller than 20'
Design review is needed if located in RT, BL, BC, OR, CBD-1 and CBD-2 zoning districts (call city to check)
Cannot be located within an easement