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Manual J Requirements in New Hampshire

Is Manual J required in New Hampshire?

YESNew Hampshire 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
5A, 6A
Major Cities
Manchester, Nashua, Concord
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New Hampshire Energy Code & Manual J

Current Adopted Code

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire Building Departments Require

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

New Hampshire Climate Zones & Design Temperatures

IECC Climate Zone
5A

Primary zone covering Manchester and surrounding areas

IECC Climate Zone
6A

Additional zone in New Hampshire

Manual J Requirements by New Hampshire City

Manchester
Zone 5A
Nashua
Zone 5A
Concord
Zone 5A
Derry
Zone 5A
Rochester
Zone 5A

How to Get a Manual J Calculation in New Hampshire

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Local New Hampshire Contractors

  • Turnaround: 3-7 days
  • $Typical cost: $150-400
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DIY Software

  • Time: 30+ minutes per calc
  • $Cost: $5-200+/month
  • CoolCalc, Wrightsoft, etc.
  • Requires manual data entry

New Hampshire Manual J FAQ

How much does a Manual J calculation cost in New Hampshire?

Local New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?

Yes. New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?

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

New Hampshire includes IECC climate zones 5A, 6A. Zone 5A is most common, covering cities like Manchester, Nashua, Concord. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.

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