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Kentucky Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Kentucky. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Kentucky Building Codes
Kentucky, with amendments, has adopted the 2006 editions of IBC and IRC statewide. In the KBC (Kentucky Building Code) the state has adopted by reference the 2006 editions of the IMC and IECC. The 2006 IFC is utilized for new construction projects. While the Kentucky codes are applicable statewide, enforcement is only mandatory statewide for commercial buildings. IECC: bldgs other than 1&2 family regulated by the KRC.
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)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| 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 Building Code Website