Kentucky Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Kentucky.
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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 Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2007 KBC (2006 IBC) | Online |
| Structural Code | 2007 KBC (2006 IBC) | Online |
| Plumbing Code | Kentucky Plumbing Code 2007 | Online |
| Mechanical Code | 2007 KBC (2006 IMC, 2006 IFGC) | Online |
| Electrical Code | 2005 NEC (NFPA 70) | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2007 KBC (2006 IFC) | Online |
| Accessibility Code | 2007 KBC (2003 ICC/ANSI A 117.1) | Online |
| Energy Code | 2007 KBC (2006 IECC) | Online |
| Elevator Code | 2007 KBC | Online |
| Gas Code | 2007 KBC (2006 IFGC) | Online |
Kentucky Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction Phone: (502) 573-0365 Fax: (502) 573-1057 |
| Plumbing | Tim House Director, Division of Plumbing Phone: (502) 573-0397 |
| Mechanical | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction Phone: (502) 573-0365 Fax: (502) 573-1057 |
| Electrical | Electrical Section Phone: (502) 573-0382 Fax: (502) 573-1598 |
| Accessibility | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction Phone: (502) 573-0365 Fax: (502) 573-1057 |
| Building Inspector | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction Phone: (502) 573-0365 Fax: (502) 573-1057 |
| Plan Review | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction Phone: (502) 573-0365 Fax: (502) 573-1057 |
| Energy | Alan Shikoh Environmental Engineer Consultant Phone: (502) 573-0373 |
| Fire Marshal | State Fire Marshal, Office of Housing, Buildings a Phone: (502) 573-0365 Fax: (502) 573-1057 |
| Boiler Inspector | Rodney Handy Chief Boiler Inspector, Office of Housing, Buildin Phone: (502) 573-0382 Fax: (502) 573-1598 |
| Elevator Inspector | Shane 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:
