Kentucky Board of Architects

  • Kentucky Board of Architects

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Kentucky State Capital in Frankfort, KYThe Kentucky Board of Architects was established by an Act of the Kentucky General Assembly in 1930 to protect the public health, safety and welfare​ by the regulation of architects. It was originally titled the Kentucky Board of Examiners and Registration of Architects. Since July, 2002, the Board has additionally assumed the responsibility for the certification of interior designers in the Commonwealth. The Board is governed by the Kentucky Revised Statutes under Title XXVI, Occupations and Professions, Chapter 323 and is operating under the Executive Branch of State Government.

The Board is a self-supporting agency and receives no general fund tax appropriation. It is funded entirely through fees assessed for regulating its professionals.

Please Note: The Board office is located at the following address:

Kentucky Board of Architects
155 East Main Street, Suite 300
Lexington, KY 40507
Tel: (859) 246-2069​
Fax: (859) 246-2431

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm


Architect Renewal Information

The FY2024-2025 Architect renewal period is now closed. If you did not renew, voluntarily surrender your license, or apply for and receive emeritus status by August 30, 2024, your license has been administratively revoked, effective August 31, 2024. If you are not sure of your status you may contact the board office. If your license is administratively revoked, please note the following: 

1. You are no longer licensed as an architect in the Commonwealth of KY. In accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statues, specifically KRS 323.230, "Only persons licensed under this chapter may be styled or known as architects in Kentucky, or use any words or letters or assume any titles or description tending to convey the impression that they are architects." Also, please be aware under KRS 323.120 the Board may take further action, including denial to reinstate your license, if it determines you have been practicing under a revoked license. 

2. To reinstate your Kentucky license you must contact the Board office.


boa.irc@ky.gov​, or by (859)246-2069

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Certified Interior Designers Renewal Information

The FY 2024-2025 Certified Interior Designer's renewal period is now closed. If you did not renew or apply for inactive status by November 30, 2024, your certificate was administratively revoked effective December 1st. If you are not sure of your status you may contact the board office.
If your certificate has been administratively revoked for failure to renew on a timely basis previously, please note the following:

1. As you are not currently certified in Kentucky this is reminder that in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statues, specifically KRS 323.402, "No person shall use the title "Certified Interior Designer", the letters CID, or any acronym, abbreviation or title that would imply certification under this chapter unless the person at the time holds a valid certificate to use the title "Certified Interior Designer" in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as established under KRS 323.400 to 323.416 and 323.992.

2. To reinstate your Kentucky Certificate, you must contact the Board office.
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​boa.irc@ky.gov​, or by (859)246-2069​

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Continuing Education Information

Once you’ve earned your Kentucky architect license, you are required to obtain at least twelve (12) CEHs per year; and report these credits as a condition of license renewal per 201 KAR 19:087. Continuing education is post-licensure learning that enables a registered architect to increase or update knowledge of and competence in technical and professional subjects related to the practice of architecture to safeguard the public’s health, safety, and welfare.

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Joey Nolasc​​o, a practicing Kentucky architect, and board member, encourages his fellow architects to explore the transformative benefits of the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky (CAAK) membership and their CEU workshops. He says, “The organization not only fulfills my HSW continuing education requirements but also serves as a vibrant hub for networking and knowledge exchange”.

Follow the links below to learn more about continuing education offered at the organizations below:

Code Administrators Association of Kentucky (CAAK) https://caak.org/ceu-events-certification/

Associated Builders and Contractors: https://www.abctrainin-ky.com/ceu-courses

​International Code Council Training Courses

The Kentucky Board of Architects serves the profession by promoting quality continuing education opportunities to architects and CIDs. Building code courses can meet the technical and professional requirements the Board finds appropriate to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The International Code Council (ICC) website offers training courses to comply with annual continuing education requirements. The courses are designed for building and design professionals. They also offer several delivery options to meet your schedule and learning preference: In Person, Online Live, and Online Self-Paced. For more information and to see the courses offered by the ICC please click the link:https://learn.iccsafe.org/ui/ ​ 

​Reminder

It is the licensee and/or certificate holder’s responsibility to insure that all contact information is current with the Board office.  A Change of Address Form is available under our FORMS.

Questions?

If you have questions, contact us at:

Kentucky Board of Architects
155 East Main Street, Suite 300
Lexington, KY 40507
Tel: (859) 246-2069​
Fax: (859) 246-2431

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


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​NCARB Position on Accreditation

Please click on the link below to review NCARB’s position regarding the current debate in the architecture community relative to the role of the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and the future of architectural accreditation. The debate focuses on potential adjustments to the NAAB’s governance, funding, and procedural models. 

NCARB Position on Accreditation February 2024.pdf​

While the Kentucky Board of Architects (BOA) strives to make the information on this website timely, accurate, and educational, the publishing of NCARB’s position on accreditation does not imply endorsement.​

​Code Administrators Association of KY 

Stay up-to-date with the latest news affecting building codes in Kentucky by joining Code Administrators Association of Kentucky (CAAK).​ CAAK Logo​

For more information, please click here!​

More Information

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​​Quarterly Board Meetings​

October 29, 2024 - 9:00 am - UofL Event and Conference Center, Founders Union Bldg., Shelby Campus, 450 N. Whittington Pkwy.​, Louisville KY 40222

​​​For additional information please contact the board office at: boa.irc@ky.gov, or (859) 246-2069

Renewals​

​​Architects

The FY2024-2025 Architect renewal period is now closed. If you did not renew, voluntarily surrender your license, or apply for and received emeritus status by August 30, 2024, your license has been administratively revoked, effective August 31, 2024. If you are not sure of your status you may contact the board office at:

boa.irc@ky.gov​, or by (859)246-2069

The architect online renewal portal will open for the FY 2026 Annual Renewal by June 1, 2025.

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Certified Interior Designers

​The FY 2024-2025 Certified Interior Designer renewal period is now closed. If you did not renew your KY CID, or place it in inactive status by November 30, 2024, it has been administratively​ revoked for non-payment, effective December 1, 2024.  

If you are not sure of your status you may contact the board office at:

boa.irc@ky.gov​, or by (859)246-2069

The KY CID renewal portal will open for the FY 2026 annual renewal, period by September 1, 2025.​

Announcements

​This office will be closed in accordance with KRS 18A.190, KRS 2.190 and KRS 2.110 for the following dates in 2023 and 2024:​

  • Presidential Election Day, Tuesday, November 5
  • Veterans Day, Monday, November 11
  • Thanksgiving, Thursday & Friday, November 28-29
  • Christmas, Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24, 25
  • New Year's​, Tuesday & Wednesday, December 31, January 1

Newsletters

The most recent Kentucky Board of Architects Newsletter:

KY BOA Newsletter Fall 2024.pdf​

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​Complaints 

To file a formal complaint against an architect or CID, please complete our complaint form. 

Complaint Form.pdf ​




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