Kentucky Contractor License and Building Codes

State of Kentucky Building Information

Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction

Kentucky Contractor Licenses
The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction enforces statewide standards for building construction. The agency ensures fire and life safety in existing buildings; licenses/certifies plumbers, electricians, boiler contractors, sprinkler and/or fire alarm contractors and building inspectors.
For more information visit: Kentucky Contractors License Board.

Check a Kentucky Contractor License
To check to see if an electrician is licensed, or to check the status of an Electrical Contractor in the State of Kentucky go to: Search Kentucky Licensed Contractors

Kentucky Building Construction Application
Plan Submission Application Guide for Kentucky Building Construction
File Download: Plan Submission Application Guide for Building Construction.

Kentucky Electrical Inspections
For more information visit: Kentucky Electrical Inspections.

Kentucky Division of Building Codes Enforcement
For building code information visit: Kentucky Division of Building Codes.

Kentucky Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2014
The Kentucky Dept. of Housing, Building & Construction Board has adopted the 2014 NEC without amendments, effective July 2014.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

Kentucky Energy Codes

The Kentucky Energy Code is adopted and required by the Kentucky Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For more information visit: Kentucky Building Energy Codes Program.

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Home Electrical Wiring

All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.