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City of DeKalb (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

International Building Code - 2021 Edition

International Residential Code for One-and Two-Family Dwellings - 2021 Edition

International Fire Code - 2021 Edition

International Plumbing Code - 2021 Edition (Chapter 11-For roof drainage only)

International Mechanical Code - 2021 Edition

International Fuel Gas Code - 2021 Edition

International Swimming Pool and Spa Code - 2021 Edition

International Existing Building Code - 2021 Edition

International Property Maintenance Code - 2021 Edition

National Electrical Code - 2023 Edition

Illinois Energy Conservation Code - 2021 Edition

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes


Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Snow Load
30
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE/EE digital stamps on corresponding PV pages & PE Letter / Calcs. WS: 115mph. SL: 30psf

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Service Ground Requirements

 2 ground rods are required.



Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements


Site Notes


Electrical Diagram

SERVICE UPGRADES REQUIRE MEANS OF DISCONNECT OUTISIDE HOME PER NEC 230.85

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [AC DISCONNECT WITHIN 10FT OF UTILITY METER]

TWO GROUND RODS

Label Page

Site placard must show location of street and full address of property

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Site plan for ground mounted installations

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of DeKalb (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.