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Village of Glen Carbon (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2014
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2014
Fire Code Version
2018 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

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
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
Ridge Setback
18
Setback Notes

There needs to be at least 18โ€ of space at the ridge line and two 36โ€ walkways from the lowest roof edge to the ridge. 

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes


Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load 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

Custom Placards Required
1

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 Glen Carbon (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.