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City of Palos Heights (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements

NEC Code Version2014

Fire Code Version2015 Building Code

Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural

Codes

NEC Code Version: 2014

Fire Code Version: 2015 Building Code

Code List: 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2014 ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2011 CITY OF CHICAGO ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification: ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required: 1

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

Setback Notes: Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed: 90

Snow Load: 20

Reducible Snow Load Allowed: 1

Minimum Ground On Roof: #10

Electrical

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

Temperature Rating: 90

De Rating Ampacity: 0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed: 0

ESS Notes: Standard

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 Palos Heights (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.