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Manual J Requirements in Mississippi

Is Manual J required in Mississippi?

YESMississippi has adopted 2009 IECC which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.

Energy Code
2009 IECC
Climate Zones
2A, 3A
Major Cities
Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven
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Mississippi Energy Code & Manual J

Current Adopted Code

Mississippi has adopted 2009 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 Mississippi Building Departments Require

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

Mississippi Climate Zones & Design Temperatures

IECC Climate Zone
2A

Primary zone covering Jackson and surrounding areas

IECC Climate Zone
3A

Additional zone in Mississippi

Manual J Requirements by Mississippi City

Jackson
Zone 2A
Gulfport
Zone 2A
Southaven
Zone 2A
Hattiesburg
Zone 2A
Biloxi
Zone 2A

How to Get a Manual J Calculation in Mississippi

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  • Turnaround: 3-7 days
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  • Time: 30+ minutes per calc
  • $Cost: $5-200+/month
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  • Requires manual data entry

Mississippi Manual J FAQ

How much does a Manual J calculation cost in Mississippi?

Local Mississippi 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 Mississippi?

Yes. Mississippi follows 2009 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 Mississippi?

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

Mississippi includes IECC climate zones 2A, 3A. Zone 2A is most common, covering cities like Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.

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