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Village of Elk Grove Village (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

2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2014 ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
Revision Required
1
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

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

MPU:

  • Requires exterior disconnect and panel surge protector
  •  Aluminum feeders must be removed and replaced with copper
  • Ground and bond the service per the 2023 NEC
  • Raceway to be IMC or rigid, and upturns to be IMC or rigid per 2023 NEC as amended by EGV.
  • •Emergency disconnects shall be one of the following:   (1) Emergency Disconnect, Service Disconnect   (2) Other listed disconnect switches or circuit breakers on the supply side of each service disconnect that are suitable for use as service equipment shall be marked “Emergency Disconnect, Not Service Equipment.”
Electrical Diagram Notes

MPU [Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors throughout the house are required to be in compliance with the 2018 IRC as amended by EGV (one on each floor, one in each bedroom - minimum of 36” away from tip of fan blade, and one within 15’ outside of bedrooms). // One hardwired detector shall be installed in the vicinity of the work and all other detectors can battery powered. // All devices shall be interconnected]

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 Village of Elk Grove Village (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.