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Village of Lyons (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2014
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2014
Code List

2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2006 INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

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

2006 fire code

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
Load Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line 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

Plan Set Requirements

AHJ requires a picture of the inside of the MSP and Meter Can to be on the plans. If Aluminum Service Entrance Conductors are present, must be replaced with Copper Type wire. Service must be ground to the street side of the water meter, install grounding bushings for concentric knockouts in the panel and at meter socket fitting.

Electrical Diagram

Standard

Custom Placards Required
0

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 Lyons (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.