City of Granite City (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

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NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback EnforcedYes

Codes

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

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
Yes
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
No

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Top Right
Date On Stamps
N/A

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
Yes
Setback Notes


Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Category C

Risk Category II

Snow Load
20
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
No
Structural Notes

Standard

Wind Exposure must be class C and 115 mph

100/200 amp service disconnect must be labelled CLEARLY on all plans and ELDs

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,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
No
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram


Custom Placards Required
No

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 Granite City (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.