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Manual J Requirements in Arkansas

Is Manual J required in Arkansas?

YESArkansas has adopted 2009 IECC which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.

Energy Code
2009 IECC
Climate Zones
3A, 4A
Major Cities
Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville
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Arkansas Energy Code & Manual J

Current Adopted Code

Arkansas has adopted 2009 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 Arkansas Building Departments Require

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

Arkansas Climate Zones & Design Temperatures

IECC Climate Zone
3A

Primary zone covering Little Rock and surrounding areas

IECC Climate Zone
4A

Additional zone in Arkansas

Manual J Requirements by Arkansas City

Little Rock
Zone 3A
Fort Smith
Zone 3A
Fayetteville
Zone 3A
Springdale
Zone 3A
Jonesboro
Zone 3A

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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

Arkansas Manual J FAQ

How much does a Manual J calculation cost in Arkansas?

Local Arkansas 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 Arkansas?

Yes. Arkansas follows 2009 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 Arkansas?

You can get a free Manual J calculation for Arkansas instantly at AutoHVAC — upload your blueprint and receive a permit-ready report in 60 seconds. Alternatively, local Arkansas 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 Arkansas in for Manual J?

Arkansas includes IECC climate zones 3A, 4A. Zone 3A is most common, covering cities like Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.

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