Arkansas climate & load drivers
- IECC climate zone: 3A-4A
- Annual load split: Balanced — heating and cooling loads roughly equal (3,600 HDD / 2,000 CDD)
- Dominant heating fuel: Natural gas — piped utility supply through state pipeline network
- Dominant cooling system: Central air conditioning paired with separate heating equipment
Arkansas licensing & permits
- License status: Statewide license required
- License board: Arkansas HVACR Licensing Board — separate Class A (unlimited) and Class B (residential ≤25-ton) tiers (official site)
- Permit: varies by municipality, Little Rock + NWA require
How HVAC replacement costs vary in Arkansas
State-specific code or insurance rule: Arkansas HVACR Licensing Board enforces a uniquely two-tier system under Ark. Code §17-33: Class A allows unlimited tonnage and commercial work, while Class B caps installers at 25-ton residential systems and 1.5 million BTU heating — a stricter scope split than most neighboring states.
Cities in Arkansas
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