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Manual J Requirements in North Dakota

Is Manual J required in North Dakota?

YESNorth Dakota 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
6A, 7
Major Cities
Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks
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North Dakota Energy Code & Manual J

Current Adopted Code

North Dakota 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 North Dakota Building Departments Require

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

North Dakota Climate Zones & Design Temperatures

IECC Climate Zone
6A

Primary zone covering Fargo and surrounding areas

IECC Climate Zone
7

Additional zone in North Dakota

Manual J Requirements by North Dakota City

Fargo
Zone 6A
Bismarck
Zone 6A
Grand Forks
Zone 6A
Minot
Zone 6A
West Fargo
Zone 6A

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Local North Dakota Contractors

  • Turnaround: 3-7 days
  • $Typical cost: $150-400
  • On-site visit possible
  • Local expertise

DIY Software

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

North Dakota Manual J FAQ

How much does a Manual J calculation cost in North Dakota?

Local North Dakota 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 North Dakota?

Yes. North Dakota 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 North Dakota?

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

North Dakota includes IECC climate zones 6A, 7. Zone 6A is most common, covering cities like Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.

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