YES — Georgia has adopted 2015 IECC with amendments which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.
Georgia has adopted 2015 IECC with amendments as the statewide energy code for residential construction.
Primary zone covering Atlanta and surrounding areas
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Yes. Georgia follows 2015 IECC with amendments 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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Georgia includes IECC climate zones 2A, 3A, 4A. Zone 2A is most common, covering cities like Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.
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