Miami Climate Zone & Energy Code

Climate Zone: IECC Climate Zone 1A (hot-humid). Miami has tropical climate with year-round cooling (91°F/79°F design). Latent (moisture) load management is the dominant HVAC design challenge — humidity control is critical.

Energy Code & Manual J Requirement: Florida Energy Conservation Code (FECC) based on IECC with Florida amendments. ACCA Manual J required for all Miami-Dade County HVAC permit applications. Miami-Dade HVHZ requirements add envelope specification requirements.

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

Building Department: City of Miami Building Department (Dept. of Planning & Development)

Local Trade Association: ACCA Florida Chapter / ASHRAE South Florida Chapter / SMACNA Florida