North Las Vegas Climate Zone & Energy Code

Climate Zone: IECC Climate Zone 3B (hot-dry). North Las Vegas shares the Las Vegas Valley's extreme desert conditions — 113°F cooling design and 29°F heating design. Equipment must be specified for actual desert operating conditions, not standard ARI test conditions.

Energy Code & Manual J Requirement: Nevada Energy Code (IECC 2024). ACCA Manual J required for residential HVAC permits in Clark County and North Las Vegas jurisdictions.

Local Electric Utility: NV Energy (Nevada Power)

Building Department: City of North Las Vegas Building & Safety

Local Trade Association: ACCA Nevada / ASHRAE Nevada Chapter