Virginia Beach Climate Zone & Energy Code

Climate Zone: IECC Climate Zone 4A (mixed-humid). Virginia Beach's coastal location produces hot, humid summers (93°F/78°F cooling design) and mild-to-moderate winters (21°F heating design). Military housing demand is consistent and strong.

Energy Code & Manual J Requirement: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (IECC 2021). ACCA Manual J required for all Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads HVAC permit applications.

Local Electric Utility: Dominion Energy Virginia (Dominion Power)

Building Department: City of Virginia Beach Planning Department – Permits & Inspections

Local Trade Association: ACCA Mid-Atlantic Chapter / ASHRAE Chesapeake Chapter