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Village of Sugar Grove (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

2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

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

3' from Rake and 3' along the Ridge Panels can NOT be on a roof facing the street One foot setback required on all roof edges

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
90
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
PV Breaker,Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter
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

NABCEP PV Installation Professional Badge required on plans. This will be in lieu of requiring the NABCEP certificate.

Roof Plan

Panels can NOT be on a roof facing the street One foot setback required on all roof edges

Attachment Detail

Panels can NOT be on a roof facing the street One foot setback required on all roof edges

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 Sugar Grove (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.