Building Codes
Louisville Metro Ordinance 150.001 adopts the 2007 Kentucky Building Code (KBC) and the 2007 Kentucky Residential Code as promulgated by the Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Commonwealth of Kentucky. These codes incorporate by reference additional codes and standards as identified below.
- 2006 International Mechanical Code
- 2006 NFPA National Fuel Gas Code
- 2003 ICC/ANSI A117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
- 2009 International Energy Conservation Code - buildings regulated by the KBC code
- 2006 International Energy Conservation Code - buildings regulated by the KRC code
- 2007 Kentucky Plumbing Code
- 2008 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (Effective September 1, 2009)
- 2006 International Fire Code (IFC) (New construction projects, and only when specifically referenced by the body of KBC)
- 2002 NFPA 13- Sprinkler Systems
- 2002 NFPA 13D-Sprinkler Systems - One/Two Family Dwelling
- 2002 NFPA 13R-Sprinkler systems in Residential Occupancies
- 2003 NFPA 14-Standpipe, Hose Systems
- 2002 NFPA 72-Fire Alarm
NEW 2009 Energy Code - Mandatory Effective Date October 1, 2012 for Residential Construction - Copies can be purchased from www.iccsafe.org
This reference list is only representative of the many codes and standards currently used in Kentucky. For specific applications not listed above, contact the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Building Codes Enforcement at (502) 573-0373, website http://www.ohbc.ky.gov/ or refer to Chapter 35 of the KBC.
Local Ordinances
In addition to the Codes referenced above Louisville Metro has adopted local ordinances that impact development and construction in the Louisville Metro area. These include the following:
Land Development Code
The Land Development Code for Louisville Metro can be found at the web site at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign/ldc/