Cleveland Climate Zone & Energy Code

Climate Zone: IECC Climate Zone 5A (cold-humid). Cleveland has cold, snowy winters driven by Lake Erie lake-effect (5°F heating design) and warm, humid summers (90°F/72°F cooling design).

Energy Code & Manual J Requirement: Ohio Residential Building Code (IECC 2018). ACCA Manual J required for all Cuyahoga County and northeast Ohio HVAC permit applications.

Local Electric Utility: FirstEnergy (Cleveland Electric Illuminating / The Illuminating Company)

Building Department: City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing

Local Trade Association: ACCA Ohio Chapter / ASHRAE Northeast Ohio Chapter / SMACNA Ohio