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Manual J Requirements in Oregon

Is Manual J required in Oregon?

YESOregon has adopted 2021 Oregon Energy Code which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.

Energy Code
2021 Oregon Energy Code
Climate Zones
4C, 5B
Major Cities
Portland, Salem, Eugene
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Oregon Energy Code & Manual J

Current Adopted Code

Oregon has adopted 2021 Oregon Energy Code 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 Oregon Building Departments Require

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

Oregon Climate Zones & Design Temperatures

IECC Climate Zone
4C

Primary zone covering Portland and surrounding areas

IECC Climate Zone
5B

Additional zone in Oregon

Manual J Requirements by Oregon City

Portland
Zone 4C
Salem
Zone 4C
Eugene
Zone 4C
Gresham
Zone 4C
Hillsboro
Zone 4C

How to Get a Manual J Calculation in Oregon

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Local Oregon Contractors

  • Turnaround: 3-7 days
  • $Typical cost: $150-400
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  • Time: 30+ minutes per calc
  • $Cost: $5-200+/month
  • CoolCalc, Wrightsoft, etc.
  • Requires manual data entry

Oregon Manual J FAQ

How much does a Manual J calculation cost in Oregon?

Local Oregon 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 Oregon?

Yes. Oregon follows 2021 Oregon Energy Code 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 Oregon?

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

Oregon includes IECC climate zones 4C, 5B. Zone 4C is most common, covering cities like Portland, Salem, Eugene. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.

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