Pennsylvania HVAC Load Calculation Guide
Free HVAC load calculation guide for Pennsylvania. Review climate zones, design temperatures, building code context, and local calculator resources for Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentownand 3 more cities.
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Pennsylvania Design Temperatures
Winter Design Temperature
Used for heating load calculations and equipment sizing across Pennsylvania
Summer Design Temperature
Used for cooling load calculations and equipment sizing across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Building Codes & Requirements
HVAC Requirements
- • Standard efficiency requirements
- • Duct testing recommended
- • Ventilation standards
Note: Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have additional local requirements
Energy Code
2015 IECC with Pennsylvania amendments
Common Building Types
- • Historic homes
- • Industrial facilities
- • Urban apartments
Pennsylvania HVAC Challenges
Historic preservation
Industrial pollution
Urban density
Variable climate
Major Cities in Pennsylvania
Local Resources
Pennsylvania DEP Office of Energy
government
Pennsylvania HVAC Association
organization