Hialeah Climate Zone & Energy Code

Climate Zone: IECC Climate Zone 1A (very hot-humid). Hialeah's inland Miami-Dade position produces year-round tropical conditions — 92°F/79°F cooling design and 47°F heating design. Cooling and dehumidification dominate year-round.

Energy Code & Manual J Requirement: Florida Building Code (Energy Conservation Chapter, IECC 2021). Miami-Dade County has additional high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) requirements. ACCA Manual J required for residential HVAC permits.

Local Electric Utility: Florida Power & Light (FPL / NextEra Energy)

Building Department: City of Hialeah Building Department

Local Trade Association: ACCA Florida Chapter