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City of Effingham (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCE

2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY PROVISIONS, AND ORDINANCE

2023 NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE, 2015 EDITION

NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE, 2012 EDITION

ILLINOIS STATE PLUMBING CODE

ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
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
4
Rake Setback
0
Eave Setback
0
Setback Notes

AHJ VERY STRICT ON SET BACKS FOLLOW INSTRUCTION BELOW

  • From top of peak to top of array - 4ft min.
  • From any form of chimney - 4ft min.
  • From Hip - 4ft min.
  • Lower eaves - 0ft
  • Rakes - 3ft

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Structural Notes
  • The letter from the engineer needs to reference a site visit to identify the size and spacing of the existing roof’s framing structure and the approved module count.
  • The letter must state whether the existing framing is permitted to remain unaltered or if structural modifications are required.
  • Include the following information:
  • Roof Style, Roof Type, Roof Height, Rafter Type, Rafter Size, Seam Spacing, Roof Slope, Wind speed, Risk category, Exposure, Ground snow load, & Seismic Load.
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Site

All Jobs:

  • Electrical equipment must be at least 3' from gas meter.
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 Effingham (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.