YES — Vermont has adopted 2020 VT Residential Building Energy Standards which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.
Vermont has adopted 2020 VT Residential Building Energy Standards as the statewide energy code for residential construction.
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Yes. Vermont follows 2020 VT Residential Building Energy Standards 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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Vermont includes IECC climate zone 6A. This zone covers the entire state including Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.
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