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County of Peoria (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2018 ILLINOIS ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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
Ridge Setback
3
Rake Setback
3
Hip Valley Setback
18
Setback Notes

EXTREMELY STRICT WITH SETBACKS

MUST design with 3' setbacks at ridge. Design to 2015 setback standards.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

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,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
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

Roof Plan
  • AHJ is very strict with setbacks. Do NOT push a layout that is too close to potentially failing at install. Each change post permit is an additional $2,000 fee to make any changes
Electrical Diagram
  • When performing a line side tap, there shall not be an EGC going from the solar AC disconnect into the main house panel. The neutral shall be bonded in the AC solar disconnect.
Custom Placards Required
0
Non Standard Revision Requirements


Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Ground Mount Notes
  • Foundation Specs are Required
  • For septic record requests: https://peoriacounty.justfoia.com/publicportal/home/newrequest
  • 10' from all structures


Setback Front Yard
75
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
75
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Peoria (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.