HVAC Permits in Arkansas
Complete guide to HVAC permit requirements, energy code compliance, and building department information for contractors working in Arkansas.
Arkansas Energy Code Requirements
Understanding the energy efficiency standards that govern HVAC installations in Arkansas
Current Energy Code
2021 IECC
Current Standard
Statewide energy efficiency requirements for HVAC systems, equipment, and building envelope performance.
Common Requirements
Important Note
Local jurisdictions may have additional requirements beyond the state energy code. Always verify specific compliance needs with your local building department.
HVAC Permits by City in Arkansas
Little Rock
Zone 3APulaski County • 25 ZIP codes
Benton
Zone 4ABenton County • 18 ZIP codes
White
Zone 3AWhite County • 15 ZIP codes
Izard
Zone 4AIzard County • 15 ZIP codes
Washington
Zone 4AWashington County • 15 ZIP codes
Fort Smith
Zone 3ASebastian County • 14 ZIP codes
Independence
Zone 3AIndependence County • 14 ZIP codes
Mississippi
Zone 3AMississippi County • 14 ZIP codes
Lawrence
Zone 3ALawrence County • 13 ZIP codes
Phillips
Zone 3APhillips County • 12 ZIP codes
Craighead
Zone 3ACraighead County • 12 ZIP codes
Jefferson
Zone 3AJefferson County • 11 ZIP codes
Clay
Zone 3AClay County • 11 ZIP codes
Yell
Zone 3AYell County • 11 ZIP codes
North Little Rock
Zone 3APulaski County • 10 ZIP codes
Arkansas
Zone 3AArkansas County • 10 ZIP codes
St. Francis
Zone 3ASt. Francis County • 10 ZIP codes
Fulton
Zone 4AFulton County • 10 ZIP codes
Baxter
Zone 4ABaxter County • 10 ZIP codes
Newton
Zone 4ANewton County • 10 ZIP codes
Saline
Zone 3ASaline County • 9 ZIP codes
Jackson
Zone 3AJackson County • 9 ZIP codes
Lonoke
Zone 3ALonoke County • 9 ZIP codes
Conway
Zone 3AConway County • 9 ZIP codes
Faulkner
Zone 3AFaulkner County • 9 ZIP codes
Cleburne
Zone 3ACleburne County • 9 ZIP codes
Poinsett
Zone 3APoinsett County • 9 ZIP codes
Logan
Zone 3ALogan County • 9 ZIP codes
Crawford
Zone 3ACrawford County • 9 ZIP codes
Garland
Zone 3AGarland County • 8 ZIP codes
Crittenden
Zone 3ACrittenden County • 8 ZIP codes
Marion
Zone 4AMarion County • 8 ZIP codes
Pope
Zone 3APope County • 8 ZIP codes
Madison
Zone 4AMadison County • 8 ZIP codes
Johnson
Zone 3AJohnson County • 8 ZIP codes
Sebastian
Zone 3ASebastian County • 8 ZIP codes
Desha
Zone 3ADesha County • 7 ZIP codes
Ashley
Zone 3AAshley County • 7 ZIP codes
Union
Zone 3AUnion County • 7 ZIP codes
Hempstead
Zone 3AHempstead County • 7 ZIP codes
Pike
Zone 3APike County • 7 ZIP codes
Montgomery
Zone 3AMontgomery County • 7 ZIP codes
Stone
Zone 4AStone County • 7 ZIP codes
Pulaski
Zone 3APulaski County • 7 ZIP codes
Randolph
Zone 3ARandolph County • 7 ZIP codes
Sharp
Zone 3ASharp County • 7 ZIP codes
Little River
Zone 3ALittle River County • 6 ZIP codes
Polk
Zone 3APolk County • 6 ZIP codes
Perry
Zone 3APerry County • 6 ZIP codes
Van Buren
Zone 3AVan Buren County • 6 ZIP codes
Carroll
Zone 4ACarroll County • 6 ZIP codes
Searcy
Zone 4ASearcy County • 6 ZIP codes
Franklin
Zone 3AFranklin County • 6 ZIP codes
Ouachita
Zone 3AOuachita County • 5 ZIP codes
Columbia
Zone 3AColumbia County • 5 ZIP codes
Sevier
Zone 3ASevier County • 5 ZIP codes
Woodruff
Zone 3AWoodruff County • 5 ZIP codes
Prairie
Zone 3APrairie County • 5 ZIP codes
Monroe
Zone 3AMonroe County • 5 ZIP codes
Grant
Zone 3AGrant County • 5 ZIP codes
Lee
Zone 3ALee County • 5 ZIP codes
Cross
Zone 3ACross County • 5 ZIP codes
Greene
Zone 3AGreene County • 5 ZIP codes
Boone
Zone 4ABoone County • 5 ZIP codes
Bradley
Zone 3ABradley County • 4 ZIP codes
Drew
Zone 3ADrew County • 4 ZIP codes
Nevada
Zone 3ANevada County • 4 ZIP codes
Clark
Zone 3AClark County • 4 ZIP codes
Lafayette
Zone 3ALafayette County • 4 ZIP codes
Howard
Zone 3AHoward County • 4 ZIP codes
Miller
Zone 3AMiller County • 4 ZIP codes
Hot Spring
Zone 3AHot Spring County • 4 ZIP codes
Scott
Zone 3AScott County • 4 ZIP codes
Chicot
Zone 3AChicot County • 3 ZIP codes
Lincoln
Zone 3ALincoln County • 3 ZIP codes
Cleveland
Zone 3ACleveland County • 3 ZIP codes
Dallas
Zone 3ADallas County • 3 ZIP codes
Calhoun
Zone 3ACalhoun County • 3 ZIP codes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HVAC permits and energy code compliance in Arkansas
1What energy code does Arkansas follow?
Arkansas follows the 2021 IECC for energy efficiency requirements. This includes specific standards for HVAC equipment efficiency, duct design, and building envelope performance.
2Are Manual J calculations required in Arkansas?
Most jurisdictions in Arkansas require Manual J load calculations for proper HVAC system sizing. Our free load calculation tool can generate the professional reports you need for permits.
3How long does it take to get HVAC permits in Arkansas?
Permit processing times vary by jurisdiction, typically ranging from 1-3 weeks. Having complete documentation including load calculations can speed up the process. Check with your local building department for specific timeframes.
4Do I need different permits for different types of HVAC work?
Yes, permit requirements vary based on the scope of work. New installations typically require mechanical permits, while simple repairs may not need permits. Replacements usually require permits if there are changes to the system capacity or ductwork.
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