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HVAC Sizing Residential Contractors
The 2009 IECC Section 403.6 states that HVAC systems must be sized Mandatory for all climate zones
in accordance with Section M1401.3 of the International Residential
Software is available to compute sizing calcu-
Code (IRC). This requires the use of ACCA Manual S and J calculation
lations
procedures.
Detailed information can be found at:
Previous Code
DOE EERE information on HVAC sizing
HVAC sizing requirements in the 2006 and 2009 editions of the IECC
are identical. Prior to the 2006 version, the requirements specified the PNNL “How to Size HVAC Systems Correctly”
use of the ASHRAE “Handbook of Fundamentals.”
Ten key factors to help keep HVAC sizing cal-
Exemptions culations on target
Requirements covered in the 2009 IECC Section 403.6 are mandatory Professional Remodeler article “When Size
for all climate zones. Matters”
Requirements
Contractors and sub-contractors must be aware of the requirements
covered in the 2009 IECC and need to ensure that:
The HVAC systems are sized using ACCA Manual S and J and that it
is included in their bid
Typical Problems
Standard issues/concerns that arise include:
Contractors are unable to provide code officials with sizing calcu- Figure 1: Software for Manual J Calculations
lations and other energy-related HVAC requirements