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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Kentucky.

This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.

Additional Resources

Kentucky has adopted statewide, mandatory building codes. Local jurisdictions may not amend the state code.

The new 2007 Kentucky Building Code (KBC), ninth edition went into effect July 6, 2007. The ninth edition of the KBC will be the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and the specific Kentucky amendments (2007 KBC) to the 2006 IBC.

Kentucky Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling Code2007 KBC (2006 IBC)Online
Structural Code2007 KBC (2006 IBC)Online
Plumbing CodeKentucky Plumbing Code 2007Online
Mechanical Code2007 KBC (2006 IMC, 2006 IFGC)Online
Electrical Code2005 NEC (NFPA 70)Online
Fire/Life Safety Code2007 KBC (2006 IFC)Online
Accessibility Code2007 KBC (2003 ICC/ANSI A 117.1)Online
Energy Code2007 KBC (2006 IECC)Online
Elevator Code2007 KBCOnline
Gas Code2007 KBC (2006 IFGC)Online

Kentucky Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralOffice of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Phone: (502) 573-0365
Fax: (502) 573-1057
PlumbingTim House
Director, Division of Plumbing
Phone: (502) 573-0397
MechanicalOffice of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Phone: (502) 573-0365
Fax: (502) 573-1057
ElectricalElectrical Section
Phone: (502) 573-0382
Fax: (502) 573-1598
AccessibilityOffice of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Phone: (502) 573-0365
Fax: (502) 573-1057
Building InspectorOffice of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Phone: (502) 573-0365
Fax: (502) 573-1057
Plan ReviewOffice of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Phone: (502) 573-0365
Fax: (502) 573-1057
EnergyAlan Shikoh
Environmental Engineer Consultant
Phone: (502) 573-0373
Fire MarshalState Fire Marshal, Office of Housing, Buildings a
Phone: (502) 573-0365
Fax: (502) 573-1057
Boiler InspectorRodney Handy
Chief Boiler Inspector, Office of Housing, Buildin
Phone: (502) 573-0382
Fax: (502) 573-1598
Elevator InspectorShane Peck
Chief Elevator Inspector, Office of Housing, Build
Phone: (502) 573-0382
Fax: (502) 573-1598

Kentucky Municipalities

Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Kentucky:

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