Virginia HVAC Load Calculation Guide
Free HVAC load calculation guide for Virginia. Review climate zones, design temperatures, building code context, and local calculator resources for Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolkand 3 more cities.
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Virginia Design Temperatures
Winter Design Temperature
Used for heating load calculations and equipment sizing across Virginia
Summer Design Temperature
Used for cooling load calculations and equipment sizing across Virginia
Virginia Building Codes & Requirements
HVAC Requirements
- • Manual J calculations
- • Duct testing required
- • Humidity control standards
Note: Military installations have additional federal requirements
Energy Code
2015 IECC with Virginia amendments
Common Building Types
- • Colonial homes
- • Military housing
- • Government buildings
Virginia HVAC Challenges
Coastal humidity
Military requirements
Historic preservation
Variable climate
Local Resources
Virginia Department of Housing
government
Virginia HVAC Association
organization