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Village of East Alton (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 RESIDENTIAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

ILLINOIS STATE PLUMBING CODE CURRENT AND ALL SUBSEQUENT EDITIONS

2015 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING AND SPA CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
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
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

Standard

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
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

FOR LINE SIDE TAPS:

A neutral/ground bond at main disconnect for array to be shown, along with a note.

Installation and bonding of a second ground rod at least 6 ft. from existing ground rod; and, if no existing ground is available then install 2 ground rods at least 6 ft from each other and bonded.

Label Page

Standard

Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Setback Front Yard
10
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
4
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Village of East Alton (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.