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County of Lake (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

IRC R106.1.1 International Residential Code 2024 

National Electrical Code 2023

International Fire Code - 2024 Edition

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
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

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' Fire setback at Rake and along the Ridge

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

Most only reference the 2018 IBC/IRC in Calcs AHJ will kick back if any other code year is used.

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,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

Plan set

Attachment Detail

Will need disconnect cut sheets with plan set

Electrical Diagram

TWO GROUND RODS REQUIRED ON MSP

9/11/21-per dcr a past project full wire sizing table to be included with DC calcs -cb

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Show that the current grounding electrode has a resistance of to the earth of 25 ohms or less. If it cannot be shown that the existing grounding electrode has a resistance of 25 ohms a supplemental grounding electrode will be required. NEC 250.53(A)(2)]

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 County of Lake (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.