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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Lexington, 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.

• Kentucky has adopted state-wide codes that can not be amended locally. • 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.

Lexington Kentucky Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling Code2007 KBC (2006 IBC)Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365
Structural Code2007 KBC (2006 IBC)Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365
Plumbing Code2007 Kentucky Plumbing CodeOffice of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365
Mechanical Code2007 KBC (2006 IMC, 2006 IFGC)Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365
Electrical Code2005 NEC (NFPA 70)Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365
Fire/Life Safety Code2007 KBC (2006 IFC)Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365
Accessibility Code2007 KBC (2003 ICC/ANSI A 117.1)Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365
Energy Code2007 KBC (2006 IECC)Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365
Elevator Code2007 KBCOffice of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365
Other CodesGas code: 2007 KBC (2006 IFGC)

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
PlumbingDivision of Plumbing
Phone: (859) 246-2056
Historic PreservationDivision of Historic Preservation
Phone: (859) 258-3265
Fax: (859) 258-3098
ZoningPlanning Services, Div. Of Planning
Phone: (859) 258-3160
Fax: (859) 258-3163
PlanningDivision of Planning
Phone: (859) 258-3160
Fax: (859) 258-3163
EnvironmentalPatricia L. Dugger, RS, MPA
Div. Of Environment & Emergency Management
Phone: (859) 258-3784
Fax: (859) 252-8689
City AttorneyCorporate Counsel
Phone: (859) 258-3500
Public WorksDepartment of Public Works
Phone: (859) 258-3410
Fax: (859) 258-3458
Fire MarshalFire Prevention Bureau
Phone: (859) 231-5668
Fax: (859) 231-5606
Parks/RecreationDivision of Parks & Recreation
Phone: (859) 288-2900

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