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City of Charleston (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced0

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

2021 International Existing Building Code

2021 International Property Maintenance Code

2021 International Mechanical Code

2021 International Fuel Gas Code

Illinois State Plumbing Code

Illinois Accessibility Code

City of Charleston Unified Development Code 

2020 National Electrical Code

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
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

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
0
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Snow Load
25
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,Line 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
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Max height 15 feet

Front Yard not allowed

  • Wind and snow load specifications - 107 mph, 20 lbs. per sf.
  1. Permit Requirements:
  • Required permits (building, electrical, etc.) - Building & electrical, see permit application attached.
  • Required professional drawings/engineering stamps - Yes.
  1. Zoning and Planning:
  • Zoning compliance requirements - 10-8-5(G)(1)(b)(2) Ground Level Equipment: All electrical and mechanical equipment, other than public utility equipment, that is located at ground level shall be screened from view or isolated so as not to be visible from the right of way of an arterial street or RE, R-1, R-2 or R-2U zoning district within three hundred feet (300') of the subject lot. Such screens and enclosures shall be coordinated with the building to present a unified appearance
  1. Inspection Process:
  • Required inspection phases - Underground electrical and final building/electrical.
  • Final approval and certificate of completion process - Inspection report will be provided once all inspections are approved.
Setback Back Yard
6
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Charleston (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.