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Town of Cicero (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2008
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2008
Code List

2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDINGS CODE

2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE

2009 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE

2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2008 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

2014 ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE

2010 ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN

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
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
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

09' IBC/IRC no setbacks. but would prefer 3' from rake and along ridge

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
25
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

2009 IBC and NEC ONLY on structural calc loads and structural letter - the calcs must state the specific code years and cannot use the phrase "the latest edition of".

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

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

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

ESS NOT ALLOWED

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

2009 IBC ONLY on structural calcs loads also 2009 IBC/IRC code to be reflected in the first paragraph where it states The calculations were performed in accordance with the latest editions of IBC, NDS, ASCE/SEI, CBC, and IRC, and the latest edition of the building codes for the state of Illinois.

Electrical Diagram

Must use load side circuit breaker only. No service or panel taps.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Cicero (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.