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Village of Hoffman Estates (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND APPENDIX K

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2021 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE APPENDIX C

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 EXISTING BUILDING CODE

ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE

ILLINOIS ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
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


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
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1
BOS Restrictions

PV breaker not allowed in this AHJ, use non insulation piercing lug type connectors or connect through ConnectDER meter collar adapter.

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes


Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

PROVIDE PICTURE OF EXISITNG SERVICE MSP AND METER

Electrical Diagram

PV BREAKER NOT ALLOWED

Piercing Taps not allowed

Utilize Burndy, POLARIS or Milbank lugs

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Pre-install meeting required with inspector prior to any work starting]

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 Hoffman Estates (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.