Louisville, Kentucky Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Louisville, Kentucky.
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· 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.
Louisville Kentucky Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2007 KBC (2006 IBC) | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365 |
| Structural Code | 2007 KBC (2006 IBC) | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365 |
| Plumbing Code | 2007 Kentucky Plumbing Code | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365 |
| Mechanical Code | 2007 KBC (2006 IMC, 2006 IFGC) | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365 |
| Electrical Code | 2005 NEC - NFPA 70 | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2007 KBC (2006 IFC) | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365 |
| Accessibility Code | 2007 KBC (2003 ICC/ANSI A 117.1) | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365 |
| Energy Code | 2007 KBC (2006 IECC) | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 573-0365 |
| Elevator Code | 2007 KBC | Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, (502) 537-0365 |
| Other Codes | Gas 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 Area | Contact |
| Structural | Inspections, Permits, Licenses Phone: (502) 574-3321 Fax: (502) 574-4351 |
| Plumbing | Inspections, Permits, Licenses Phone: (502) 574-3321 Fax: (502) 574-4351 |
| Mechanical | Inspections, Permits, Licenses Phone: (502) 574-3321 Fax: (502) 574-4351 |
| Electrical | Inspections, Permits, Licenses Phone: (502) 574-3321 Fax: (502) 574-4351 |
| Civil | Inspections, Permits, Licenses Phone: (502) 574-3321 Fax: (502) 574-4351 |
| Accessibility | Inspections, Permits, Licenses Phone: (502) 574-3321 Fax: (502) 574-4351 |
| Historic Preservation | Louisville Development Authority Phone: (502) 574-4140 Fax: (502) 574-4143 |
| Zoning | Inspections, Permits, Licenses Phone: (502) 574-3321 Fax: (502) 574-4351 |
| Planning | Planning and Development Services Phone: (502) 574-6230 |
| Environmental | Louisville/Jefferson County Dept. of Planning and Phone: (502) 574-6230 |
| City Attorney | Department of Law Phone: (502) 574-3511 Fax: (502) 574-4215 |
| Public Works | Dept. of Public Works Phone: (502) 574-3111 Fax: (502) 574-4129 |
| Fire Marshal | Lt. Colonel Donald Cummins Fire Marshal Phone: (502) 574-2908 Fax: (502) 574-2955 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks Department Phone: (502) 456-8100 Fax: (502) 456-8111 |
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Other Kentucky Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Kentucky:
