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Manual J Requirements in Nevada

Is Manual J required in Nevada?

YESNevada 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
3B, 4B, 5B
Major Cities
Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno
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Nevada Energy Code & Manual J

Current Adopted Code

Nevada 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 Nevada Building Departments Require

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

Nevada Climate Zones & Design Temperatures

IECC Climate Zone
3B

Primary zone covering Las Vegas and surrounding areas

IECC Climate Zone
4B

Additional zone in Nevada

IECC Climate Zone
5B

Additional zone in Nevada

Manual J Requirements by Nevada City

Las Vegas
Zone 3B
Henderson
Zone 3B
Reno
Zone 3B
North Las Vegas
Zone 3B
Sparks
Zone 3B

How to Get a Manual J Calculation in Nevada

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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

Nevada Manual J FAQ

How much does a Manual J calculation cost in Nevada?

Local Nevada 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 Nevada?

Yes. Nevada 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 Nevada?

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

Nevada includes IECC climate zones 3B, 4B, 5B. Zone 3B is most common, covering cities like Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.

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