Links & Resources

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)         Position on Accredidation 

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. 

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.

Master/Journeyman Training 

The Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. of Indiana/Kentucky Chapter are offering continuing education on Master/Journeyman Electrical classes. The focus of the class is discussion of the most recent changes to the National Electrical Code which varies from residential and commercial to industrial. 

*All classes will be held on Saturday. 
*The cost of the Saturday class is $70.00. 
*Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and class sessions will be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
*Lunch will be provided for all classes. 
*Participants may sign up for the class by going to abctrainin-ky.com​ or (270)843-1866. ​

​LOUISVILLE CLASSES 
1810 Taylor Avenue 
Louisville, Kentucky 40213 
January 26/27 
February 23/24 
March 22/23
​LEXINGTON CLASSES 
157 Venture Court 
Lexington, Kentucky 40511 
January 12/13 
February 9/10 
March 8/9

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Code Administrators Association of Kentucky 

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

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The Code Administrators Association of Kentucky (CAAK) is a chapter of the International Code Council (ICC) and is recognized as a national leader among statewide code administration trade organizations. CAAK’s  membership includes more than 650 building inspectors, fire officials, contractors, engineers, architects and others in related fields. To learn more about the benefits of CAAK and how to join, click here: https://caak.org​/membership/​

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State & Federal Government Resources

Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office:
http://sos.ky.gov/bus/Pages/default.aspx
(This is not an authorization for your firm to practice architecture in Kentucky, but a requirement to register your business with the Secretary of State’s office as a business entity.)

Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction:
http://dhbc.ky.gov/

Division of Building Codes Enforcement:
http://dhbc.ky.gov/bce/

Kentucky Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors:
http://kyboels.ky.gov/

Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects:
http://klarb.ky.gov/

Additional Architectural Resources

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB):
www.ncarb.org

National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB):
www.naab.org/

NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Information:
http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships.aspx

NCARB Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Information:
http://www.ncarb.org/ARE.aspx

 Additional Certified Interior Design Resources

 National Council of Interior Designer Qualifications (NCIDQ):
www.ncidq.org

Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER):
www.accredit-id.org

Is your interior designer currently certified by this Board, meaning they have met the regulatory requirements of education, experience and testing?

https://secure.kentucky.gov/cidRosterSearch/

External Links

Some of the links on this site may resolve to non-governmental agencies.
The information on these pages is not controlled by the Board of Architects or the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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