Since 1973, the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky has worked to ensure consistent and professional building code enforcement in all areas across the state. Our membership includes more than 650 building inspectors, fire officials, contractors, engineers, architects and others in related fields. CAAK is a Chapter of the International Code Council (ICC) and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.
Mission
CAAK’s strategic mission is to advance the professionalism of code users by expanding CAAK’s membership base and loyalty, and by asserting the influence of the organization upon the adoption, use and efficient and effective enforcement of model codes.
CAAK Board Members
- Bob Carpenter, President
- Les Fugate, Vice President
- Alvaro Polanco, Secretary/Treasurer
- Frank Wallace, Immediate Past President
- Brian Sims
- Jeff Camp
- Steve Coleman
- Dennis Crist
- Ron Dill
- Joe Lyons
- Gary Muller
- Alex Olszowy
- Ron Tabor
- Jim Tucker
- Peter Wood
- Sharri Zink
View CAAK Committee Assignments
If you are interested in serving on one of the current committees or an ad hoc committee, please contact President Bob Carpenter.
History
On May 17, 1973, a group from the then established code enforcement agencies across the state (City of Frankfort, Jefferson County, Bowling Green, Ashland, Newport, Paducah, State Fire Marshal’s office, Louisville, Owensboro and HUD) made up a steering committee for the formation of a Kentucky Codes Enforcement Association. The first meeting of the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky was held on June 27, 1973. The first order of business was the election of interim officers until the first annual meeting that fall. Mr. Vanderwier was elected President, Mr. Paul Moore (Paducah) Vice-President and Mr. Connie Curls (City of Frankfort) Secretary Treasurer.