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County of Champaign (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2014
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

Codes

NEC Code Version
2014
Code List

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCE

2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS, AND ORDINANCE

2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
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
Stamp Location On Plans
Top Right

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Calcs and Letter needed for ground mount only because no permit is required for roof mount solar.


Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes
  • In the Site Plan, All existing buildings on the property need to include peak height for all structures & total footprint square footage of said building. Also include the same information for the solar array. (example: Garren Holt (584247))
  • In the Site Plan, include the array's dimensions and the distances from all four lot lines.
  • The state floodplain manager has stated that solar panels need to be above the Flood Protection Elevation Ticket #2838130 (AHJ Rejection)
  • Solar arrays over 1,000 sq. ft. require screening (aka, blocked from view) if they are located within 1,000 ft of an adjacent neighbor.
Setback Front Yard
55
Setback Back Yard
10
Setback Side Yard
10
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Champaign (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.