YES — New Mexico has adopted 2018 IECC which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.
New Mexico has adopted 2018 IECC as the statewide energy code for residential construction.
Primary zone covering Albuquerque and surrounding areas
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Yes. New Mexico follows 2018 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 Mexico includes IECC climate zones 3B, 4B, 5B. Zone 3B is most common, covering cities like Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.
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