Is AC required

[John Cahill]

Looking for a Texas answer but other areas will help. Is air conditioning a code requirement for new single family construction? I realize it might be a local ordninace. I know IRC requires heating but cannot find where cooling is required.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

I certainly point it out if central HVAC is absent in any room of any age home.

[cbottger]

A/C is not a IRC requirement heat only. But sure is nice to have

[David P. Valley]

Simply note "NO A/C" and your job is done.

[Mathew Hawley]

As far as i know, just heat is required.

[ROBERT W. NEWLAND, JR.]

Heat required, heat source in each bedroom. No a/c requirements.

[Mark Thorman]

Where is the requirment for a heater located in the code?

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[Emmanuel J. Scanlan]

Originally Posted by Mark Thorman

Where is the requirment for a heater located in the code?

www.MauiHomeInspections.com

2003 IRC, R303.8

303.8 Required heating.

[Mark Thorman]

So its a requirement when the winter design temperature is below 60 degrees. I haven't seen but two heaters in my five years of inspecting here on maui. Thanks for the info.

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[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by Mark Thorman

So its a requirement when the winter design temperature is below 60 degrees. I haven't seen but two heaters in my five years of inspecting here on maui. Thanks for the info.

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Hey Mark,

Are you interested in trading positions anytime soon? I loved Hawaii when I was there on my honeymoon. I went to Kona on the Big Island, Maui and O'ahu. I didn't want to leave.

[Mark Thorman]

Originally Posted by dvalley

Hey Mark,

Are you interested in trading positions anytime soon?

After watching the news and the weather across the country I'm going to pass. I am thinking of wintering in Queensland though.

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[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by jcahill

Looking for a Texas answer but other areas will help. Is air conditioning a code requirement for new single family construction? I realize it might be a local ordninace. I know IRC requires heating but cannot find where cooling is required.

No. A/C is not required by IBC or IRC.

A room without a heat source is not considered to be habitable space.

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by Mark Thorman

After watching the news and the weather across the country I'm going to pass. I am thinking of wintering in Queensland though.

www.MauiHomeInspections.com

Our wedding pictures are still on-line at our Hawaiian hosts' website HERE. Scroll down half way through the web page and you'll see us under the buttons with the purple flowers on them.

[Linas I. Dapkus]

Originally Posted by dvalley

Hey Mark,

Are you interested in trading positions anytime soon? I loved Hawaii when I was there on my honeymoon. I went to Kona on the Big Island, Maui and O'ahu. I didn't want to leave.

Moose McGillicutty's in Maui Kamaole has some killer Iced Teas.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jcahill

Looking for a Texas answer but other areas will help. Is air conditioning a code requirement for new single family construction? I realize it might be a local ordninace. I know IRC requires heating but cannot find where cooling is required.

What is the reason for Heat I wonder?
Of course you have to have AC.