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Manual J Requirements in Arizona

Is Manual J required in Arizona?

YESArizona has adopted 2018 IECC which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.

Energy Code
2018 IECC
Climate Zones
2B, 3B, 4B, 5B
Major Cities
Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa
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Arizona Energy Code & Manual J

Current Adopted Code

Arizona has adopted 2018 IECC as the statewide energy code for residential construction.

HVAC sizing per ACCA Manual J
Duct design per ACCA Manual D
Equipment selection per ACCA Manual S

What Arizona Building Departments Require

  • Manual J load calculation report
  • Equipment sizing documentation
  • Professional-quality PDF format
  • Climate zone and design temp data

Arizona Climate Zones & Design Temperatures

IECC Climate Zone
2B

Primary zone covering Phoenix and surrounding areas

IECC Climate Zone
3B

Additional zone in Arizona

IECC Climate Zone
4B

Additional zone in Arizona

IECC Climate Zone
5B

Additional zone in Arizona

Manual J Requirements by Arizona City

Phoenix
Zone 2B
Tucson
Zone 2B
Mesa
Zone 2B
Scottsdale
Zone 2B
Chandler
Zone 2B

How to Get a Manual J Calculation in Arizona

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  • Turnaround: 3-7 days
  • $Typical cost: $150-400
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  • Time: 30+ minutes per calc
  • $Cost: $5-200+/month
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  • Requires manual data entry

Arizona Manual J FAQ

How much does a Manual J calculation cost in Arizona?

Local Arizona contractors typically charge $150-400 for Manual J calculations. AutoHVAC offers your first Manual J calculation completely FREE with permit-ready results in 60 seconds — no credit card required.

Is a Manual J calculation required in Arizona?

Yes. Arizona follows 2018 IECC which requires heating and cooling loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for permits on new construction and major HVAC work.

Where can I get a Manual J calculation in Arizona?

You can get a free Manual J calculation for Arizona instantly at AutoHVAC — upload your blueprint and receive a permit-ready report in 60 seconds. Alternatively, local Arizona HVAC contractors charge $150-400 with 3-7 day turnaround, or you can use DIY software like Wrightsoft or CoolCalc ($5-200+/month).

What climate zone is Arizona in for Manual J?

Arizona includes IECC climate zones 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B. Zone 2B is most common, covering cities like Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.

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