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Village of Manhattan (IL)

Illinois Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2017
Fire Code Version2015 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2017
Fire Code Version
2015 Building Code
Code List

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2018 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

IEBC Accepted
1
ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
0
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

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
115
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
30
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
Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
75
De Rating Ampacity
1
BOS Restrictions

Please confirm we use THHN or THWN as the wire for wire size

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

We also need a site-specific solar panel layout and the structural drawings must state that the existing roof can withstand the additional weight.

Electrical Diagram

AHJ uses THHN/THWN at 75 for calculations on wire size

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 Manhattan (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.