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City of Belleville (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2014
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2014
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ILLINOIS STATE PLUMBING CODE CURRENT EDITION

2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2006 NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2008 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS

2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE CITY OF BELLEVILLE ORDINANCES

2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Footing inspection
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
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Ridge Setback
3
Rake Setback
18
Hip Valley Setback
18
Eave Setback
18
Setback Notes

3 ft walk ways and the 18 in walkways on eaves and slopes on each side.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

AHJ REQUIREMENT: BREAKER OR POLARIS TAPS/MILBANK DUAL LUGS ONLY

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
  • We are no longer able to use more than 6ft whips of FMC and any metal conduit run going into concentric knock outs has to have bonding bushings on both ends of the pipe run
  • The AHJ requires pictures of the meter and main service panel (inside the panel and of the door with the info sticker)
Electrical Diagram Notes

AHJ requests font to be larger


AHJ REQUIREMENT: BREAKER OR POLARIS TAPS/MILBANK DUAL LUGS ONLY

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 City of Belleville (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.