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Township of Colona (Henry County) (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

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

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

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
Date Plans are Stamped

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Wind Notes

Exposure C

Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,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 Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

Zinsco panels are required to be upgraded

Label Page Notes

AHJ follows 2020 NEC label requirements. Example of required labels uploaded to files

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Max 20ft height

Setback Front Yard
100
Setback Back Yard
10
Setback Side Yard
10
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Township of Colona (Henry County) (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.