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City of Wheaton (IL)

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

Codes

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

2024 International Building Code 

2024 International Residential Code 

2024 International Existing Building Code 

2024 International Fire Code 

2024 International Mechanical Code 

2024 International Fuel Gas Code

2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 

2024 International Plumbing Code 

2021 International Solar Energy Provisions

2023 National Electric Code

2021 Illinois Energy Conservation Code (2018 IECC with Illinois amendments)

2014 Illinois Plumbing Code 

Illinois Accessibility Code (latest edition) 

Illinois Electric Vehicle Charging Act 

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Footing inspection
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

Not fewer than two 36โ€ wide pathways on separate roof planes, from lowest roof edge to the ridge, shall be provided on ALL buildings.

Not fewer than one pathway shall be provided on the street or driveway side of the roof. 2018 ISEP RS402.4.1 

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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


Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

ESS MUST BE 3FT AWAY FROM DOORWAYS AND WINDOWS

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
Yes

Plan set

Cover Page


Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [Smoke alarms are required to be installed within each sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area (in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms), and on each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics. Smoke alarms are required to be 110V hardwired with battery backup, and must be interconnected so the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms. Wireless interconnection of smoke detectors is allowed when listed wireless interconnection alarms are used and installed per manufacturer

specifications. 10 year battery required. 2024 IRC R310, State of Illinois law - Page 1- #002 Carbon Monoxide detectors are required to be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. Combination Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Alarms shall be permitted to be used in lieu of Carbon Monoxide alarms. The detectors must be installed per manufacturer specifications. 2024 IRC R311, State of Illinois Law - Page 1- #003]

Site Notes

All Jobs [Home is equipped with Smoke detectors and MO detectors per code]

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 Wheaton (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.