Ohio climate & load drivers
- IECC climate zone: 4A-5A
- Annual load split: Heating-dominant — annual heating load exceeds cooling load (5,800 HDD / 1,000 CDD)
- Dominant heating fuel: Natural gas — piped utility supply through state pipeline network
- Dominant cooling system: Central air conditioning paired with separate heating equipment
Ohio licensing & permits
- License status: Statewide license required
- License board: Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) — HVAC Contractor license required for commercial work (official site)
- Permit: state-issued mechanical permit (commercial) or local (residential)
How HVAC replacement costs vary in Ohio
State-specific code or insurance rule: Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board's HVAC license is uniquely scoped to commercial work only — residential HVAC contractors operate under municipal authority — meaning Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus each test their own residential mechanical contractor exams, and a state HVAC license does not authorize residential change-out work without the city add-on.
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