Kentucky

Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
502-573-0364
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION (ky.gov)

Adopted I-Codes:

2015 International Building Code (IBC)

2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

2015 International Residential Code (IRC)

For a full list of codes used in the state, check the ICC Code Adoption Map.

Applicability (statewide, local, limited): STATEWIDE

State owned building construction projects require review and inspection by the Division of Building Codes Enforcement. For all other commercial projects enforcement of the Kentucky Building Code is shared between the Division of Building Codes Enforcement and the local government (city or county) building departments. If a local building department does not exist, plans must be submitted to the State Division of Building Codes Enforcement. For one and two family dwellings, enforcement takes place at the local level. If no local building department exists, builders are still required to comply with the Kentucky Residential Code.

Expected date most recent code will be adopted:

Unknown at this time.

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Page last updated: December 2023