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Village of Arlington Heights (IL)

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

Codes

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

2018 International Residential Code with amendments

2017 National Electrical Code with amendments

2018 International Fire Code

2021 ILLINOIS Energy Conservation Code with State amendments

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
Racking Inspection
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
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
25
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
Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Service Ground Requirements

Unknown

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

Cover Page Notes
  • "Contractor shall schedule a rough inspection prior to terminating the line side tap and installing the array."
  • "Contractor shall schedule a final inspection after all the work is completed." 
Electrical Diagram Notes
  • line side tap devices to be listed for service equipment
  • if there’s not a lug on the neutral bus in the meter socket for the ground rods, it shall be replaced, and the new meter socket shall use a lug termination for the line side solar conductor tap.
Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Needs Site Map Placard

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Village of Arlington Heights (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.