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A random sample from 235 sections for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC

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  • N1101.7

    Climate Zones

    • Use Figure or Table N1101.7 to find the climate zone by county; unlisted places use N1101.7.2. Moisture letters are A moist, B dry, C marine; an asterisk marks Warm Humid.

    Local review: San Antonio is in Bexar County, climate zone 2A and Warm Humid. Nearby counties differ (Kendall 3A, Medina 2B), so check the county for sites outside the city.

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 11, Energy EfficiencyRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • N1111.1.2.2

    System Sizing

    • New equipment is sized per N1103.7 for the altered building, unless shown incompatible with the remaining system.

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 11, Energy EfficiencyRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • N1108.2.7

    Renewable Energy

    • Renewables credit: permanently installed on-site capacity of at least 1.0 W per sq ft of conditioned floor area, with REC documentation.

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 11, Energy EfficiencyRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • N1102.2.9

    Basement Walls

    • Basement walls are insulated per the table unless the basement is unconditioned with an insulated floor above, no exposed ducts, pipes or registers, and insulated, sealed stair walls and doors.

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 11, Energy EfficiencyRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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