YES — West Virginia has adopted 2018 IECC which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.
West Virginia has adopted 2018 IECC as the statewide energy code for residential construction.
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Yes. West Virginia 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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West Virginia includes IECC climate zones 4A, 5A. Zone 4A is most common, covering cities like Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.
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