YES — North Dakota has adopted 2018 IECC which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.
North Dakota has adopted 2018 IECC as the statewide energy code for residential construction.
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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.
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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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