YES — New Jersey has adopted 2021 IECC which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.
New Jersey has adopted 2021 IECC as the statewide energy code for residential construction.
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Yes. New Jersey follows 2021 IECC 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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New Jersey includes IECC climate zones 4A, 5A. Zone 4A is most common, covering cities like Newark, Jersey City, Paterson. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.
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