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City of Wood River (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY & MAINTENANCE CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2015 NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE

ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE

1996 CITY OF WOOD RIVER ZONING ORDINANCE

CITY OF WOOD RIVER CODE OF ORDINANCES

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL 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
Setback Notes

The requirement is a 3 feet perimeter with at least 18 in from ridge IF nothing else is on other side of ridge, otherwise 3 feet from ridge if an array is on other side

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
20
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
Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Supply Tap Neutral Ground Bond Required
1
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

Plan Set Requirements

Standard

Cover Page

Standard

Site

Standard

Roof Plan

Standard

Attachment Detail

Standard

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Label Page

Standard

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes

Ground mount systems may only be placed in the rear section of the lot.

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