YES — Iowa has adopted 2018 IECC which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.
Iowa has adopted 2018 IECC as the statewide energy code for residential construction.
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Yes. Iowa follows 2018 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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Iowa includes IECC climate zones 5A, 6A. Zone 5A is most common, covering cities like Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.
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