2007 Kentucky Building Code, 9th Edition (Revised March 2011)

The 2007 Kentucky Building Code (KBC) applies to all commercial and multifamily buildings not covered by the Kentucky Residential Code. While still based on the 2006 IBC, the KBC has been revised for its 9^th edition to reference the 2009 IECC as the energy code for the nonresidential buildings covered by the KBC. 

The updated KBC is effective March 6, 2011, with compliance mandatory starting June 1, 2011.

The Kentucky Building Code (KBC) is based off of the International Building Code (IBC), published by the International Code Council, Inc. to create a state-specific code. Amendments to the code have been published as a separate document. It provides minimum standards to ensure the public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction and to secure safety to life and property from all hazards incident to the occupancy of buildings, structures or premises.

The 2007 Kentucky Building Code, is based off the 2006 IBC with state amendments, none of which affect the energy efficiency chapter. It establishes minimum and maximum building code requirements for all commercial and multifamily residential buildings and is mandatory statewide.

The Kentucky Building Code is a “mini/maxi” code, meaning that it is a statewide uniform mandatory building code and no local government shall adopt or enforce any other building code; except that the Kentucky Residential Code shall govern detached single family dwellings, two-family dwellings and townhouses.

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