YES — Minnesota has adopted 2020 Minnesota Energy Code which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.
Minnesota has adopted 2020 Minnesota Energy Code as the statewide energy code for residential construction.
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Yes. Minnesota follows 2020 Minnesota Energy Code 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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Minnesota includes IECC climate zones 6A, 7. Zone 6A is most common, covering cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.
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