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County of Kane (IL)

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

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Code List

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (WITH ILLINOIS AMENDMENTS)

2014 ILLINOIS STATE PLUMBING CODE

2018 ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
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

Pitched roof setbacks: 3' From Rake, 3' on both sides of ridge, and 3' from eave Flat roof setbacks: 3 ft from edges

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
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

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
1

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Electrical Diagram

MPU / BATTERY BACKUP

  • When service is altered ie. battery backup or MPU, emergency disconnect required per 230.85
Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

Septic Plot Plans can be obtained from the Health Department. Ground Screws are allowed. Freeze/Thaw Depth: Minimum depth is 42” No minimum distance outside of the floodplain/way/wetlands, but the disturbed area cannot be in the floodplain/way/wetlands.

Setback Front Yard
35
Setback Back Yard
10
Setback Side Yard
10
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Kane (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.