Village of Westmont (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2020

Fire Code Version2015 Building Code

SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2020

Fire Code Version: 2015 Building Code

Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2011 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: 4

Revision Required: 0

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: 3' ALONG THE RIDGE AND 3' FROM RAKE

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 90

Wind Notes: Exposure Category B

Snow Load: 25

Snow Load Notes: 25 psf

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: Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps

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

Plan Set Requirements: Add note - All rooftop solar array installations shall be per 2012 IFC Section 605.11 Add Notes: IFC 605.11.2 Locations of DC Conductors Conduit, wiring systems, and raceways for photovoltaic circuits shall be located as close as possible to the ridge or hip or valley and from the hip or valley as directly as possible to an outside wall to reduce trip hazards and maximize ventilation opportunities. Conduit runs between sub arrays and to DC combiner boxes shall be installed in a manner that minimizes the total amount of conduit on the roof by taking the shortest path from the array to the DC combiner box. The DC combiner boxes shall be located such that conduit runs are minimized in the pathways between arrays. DC wiring shall be installed in metallic conduit or raceways when located within enclosed spaces in a building. Conduit shall run along the bottom of load bearing members. DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF ROOF (HIP, SINGLE RIDGE, OR ROOF WITH HIPS AND VALLEYS), 3 FOOT-WIDE ACCESS PATHWAYS SHALL BE PROVIDED PER IFC SECTION 605.11.3.2 C. ACCESS PATHWAYS SHALL BE FROM EAVE TO RIDGE AND CANNOT REQUIRE THE PLACEMENT OF LADDERS IN FRONT OF WINDOWS OR DOORS.

Roof Plan Notes: All rooftop solar array installations shall be per 2012 IFC Section 605.11.

Label Page: AHJ requires house placard on labels page

Label Page Notes: MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT THE MARKING SHALL BE PLACED ADJACENT TO THE MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT IN A LOCATION CLEARLY VISIBLE FROM THE LOCATION WHERE THE DISCONNECT IS OPERATED. THE WESTMONT FD SHALL BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY LOCATION OF MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT FROM THE STREET

Custom Placards Required: 0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required: Mesh/Scrim