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City of Columbia (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

Columbia Municipal Code - Including Ordinance 3636

International Building Code 2006 International Existing Building Code 2006 International Property Maintenance Code 2006 International Fuel Gas Code 2006 International Mechanical Code National Electric Code 2005 Columbia Municipal Code, Ch. 15.32

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
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
Setback Notes

Standard - CONDUIT CANNOT BE IN FSB

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
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,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

please make sure SLD reflects meter can part # milbank U6281xl200 with a Eaton BRSF125 lug block


No line side taps allowed. Must have a fused disconnect outside.

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Site

Show Conduit on Site Plan

Maintain proper clearance from all utilities and outside A/C units.


Site Notes



All Jobs [Internal conduit routing. No conduit will be installed on roof.]

Electrical Diagram Notes

No Polaris connections are allowed. No flex conduit is allowed, rigid conduit is allowed.

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 Columbia (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.