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Village of South Barrington (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS, AND ORDINANCE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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
0
Rough Inspection
None
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
N/A

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes


Structural & loads

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

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
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

Plan Set Requirements

Panels cannot be placed on street side of home

Electrical Diagram


Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Water Pipe bond required // two grounding rods required 6ft apart]

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 South Barrington (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.