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City of Wood Dale (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2014
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2014
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

2018 ILLINOIS ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

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

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Wind Notes

Wind load is 115 mph for a 3-second gust.

Section: 2012 IRC Table R301.2(1) as amended.

Snow Load
20
Snow Load Notes

Ground snow load is 25 psf. Section: 2012 IRC

Table R301.2(1) as amended.

Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Standard

Cover Page

Standard

Site

Standard

Site Notes

Add MSP size

Roof Plan

Standard

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Electrical Diagram Notes

Add notes:

-ALL CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COPPER

-EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR SHALL HAVE GREEN INSULATION

Label Page

Standard

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Setback Front Yard
5
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 Wood Dale (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.