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Manual J Requirements in Kansas

Is Manual J required in Kansas?

YESKansas has adopted 2018 IECC which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.

Energy Code
2018 IECC
Climate Zones
4A, 5A
Major Cities
Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City
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Kansas Energy Code & Manual J

Current Adopted Code

Kansas has adopted 2018 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 Kansas Building Departments Require

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

Kansas Climate Zones & Design Temperatures

IECC Climate Zone
4A

Primary zone covering Wichita and surrounding areas

IECC Climate Zone
5A

Additional zone in Kansas

Manual J Requirements by Kansas City

Wichita
Zone 4A
Overland Park
Zone 4A
Kansas City
Zone 4A
Olathe
Zone 4A
Topeka
Zone 4A

How to Get a Manual J Calculation in Kansas

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Local Kansas Contractors

  • Turnaround: 3-7 days
  • $Typical cost: $150-400
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  • Time: 30+ minutes per calc
  • $Cost: $5-200+/month
  • CoolCalc, Wrightsoft, etc.
  • Requires manual data entry

Kansas Manual J FAQ

How much does a Manual J calculation cost in Kansas?

Local Kansas 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 Kansas?

Yes. Kansas follows 2018 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 Kansas?

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

Kansas includes IECC climate zones 4A, 5A. Zone 4A is most common, covering cities like Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.

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