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Village of Hudson (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2011
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2011
Code List

2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2011 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2012 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
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
Top Right

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

3ft setback required around arrays

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker
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

Plan Set Requirements

Spec sheets for solar system components must have UL listing or approved equivalent.

Roof Plan

Roof mount solar energy systems shall not occupy more than eighty percent (80%) of the aggregate square footage of the roof area.

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
No
Ground Mount Notes

* For digital copies of the septic documentation contact the Mclean county health dept 888-5482 * The height shall not be greater than 12 feet at maximum tilt of the solar panels * GM cannot be in the front or side yards. * No more than one GM system per lot.

Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Village of Hudson (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.