YES — Florida has adopted Florida Energy Code 8th Ed which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.
Florida has adopted Florida Energy Code 8th Ed as the statewide energy code for residential construction.Florida has its own energy code based on IECC
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Yes. Florida follows Florida Energy Code 8th Ed 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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Florida includes IECC climate zones 1A, 2A. Zone 1A is most common, covering cities like Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.
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