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County of Tazewell (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2018 International Residential Building Code

2018 International Building Code

2018 International Existing Building Code

2018 International Property Maintenance Code

2017 National Electrical Code Edition

2018 International Mechanical Code

2018 International Fire Code Illinois Energy Conservation 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
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

SE required unless the modules are on a detached structure. PE calcs must reference 2018 NDS

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91
BOS Restrictions

AC DISCONNECT WITHIN 10FT OF UTILITY METER PV RAPID SHUT DOWN COMPLIES WITH ASM 1500.01(6), ASM 1500.02(6), AND ASM 1500.01(8)

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

AHJ requirement - Total weight of modules and rails must be on planset

Roof Plan


Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes
  1. Show total array area on plans
  2. Show distance from Ground mount array to main street in front of home/residence
  3. AHJ database as each area of the County of Tazewell has different setbacks. GM PM confirmed this with AHJ.
  4. Septic tank always needs to be on plans unless home is on sewer. If we do not have septic tank information, try calling the County's Health Department to see if they have it on file.
Setback Front Yard
50
Setback Back Yard
5
Setback Side Yard
5
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the County of Tazewell (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.