YES — Arkansas has adopted 2009 IECC which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.
Arkansas has adopted 2009 IECC as the statewide energy code for residential construction.
Primary zone covering Little Rock and surrounding areas
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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.
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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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