Below you can find links to Modular Home Building Codes and Building Authorities for Lexington, Kentucky.
Additional Resources
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 Modular Homes 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) 573-0365 |
Other Codes |
Gas code: 2007 KBC (2006 IFGC) |
Kentucky Building Authorities (BA)
Building Authorities are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Functional Area |
Contact |
Plumbing |
Division of Plumbing
Phone: (859) 246-2056 |
Historic Preservation |
Division of Historic Preservation
Phone: (859) 258-3265
Fax: (859) 258-3098 |
Zoning |
Planning Services, Div. Of Planning
Phone: (859) 258-3160
Fax: (859) 258-3163 |
Planning |
Division of Planning
Phone: (859) 258-3160
Fax: (859) 258-3163 |
Environmental |
Div. Of Environment & Emergency Management
Phone: (859) 258-3784
Fax: (859) 252-8689 |
City Attorney |
Corporate Counsel
Phone: (859) 258-3500 |
Public Works |
Department of Public Works
Phone: (859) 258-3410
Fax: (859) 258-3458 |
Fire Marshal |
Fire Prevention Bureau
Phone: (859) 231-5668
Fax: (859) 231-5606 |
Parks/Recreation |
Division of Parks & Recreation
Phone: (859) 288-2900 |
Other Kentucky Municipalities
Modular Home Building Codes are also available for the following municipalities within Kentucky:
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