County of Rock Island (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2014
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

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

2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCE

2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IEBC Accepted
Yes
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
No
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
Yes

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
Yes
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
No
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
No
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
No
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Standard

Cover Page

Standard

Site

Standard

Roof Plan

Standard

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Label Page

Standard

Custom Placards Required
Yes
Placards Notes

NEED CUSTOM SITE MAP PLACARD FOR MIDAMERICA UTILITY

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Rock Island (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.