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A new and flexible housing type has recently been permitted in Kentucky’s two largest cities. Most commonly referred to as the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), this housing type is defined as a secondary independent unit on a single-family lot. ADUs are versatile in both form and function, meeting the needs of young professionals, those aging-in-place and everyone in between. Such an opportunity has citizens and industry professionals alike asking – How might I make the most of this new housing option?

LOUISVILLE & LEXINGTON ADU CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 1-2, 2022
8:30 A.M – 12 P.M

This conference is intended to offer national expertise on areas that are critical to the success of Accessory Dwelling Units as an emerging housing type.

Register for this free, virtual conference – bit.ly/LouLex_ADU  or for more information visit https://imaginelexington.com/ADU

AIA Kentucky, the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky, and the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction once again join forces to present our annual Summer Code Series for architects, code officials, related design professionals and others seeking understanding of the Kentucky Building Code. This year’s workshop will be delivered via webinar from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST on June 23 & June 24. Participants will earn a total of 6 AIA LU | HSW* for attending both sessions.

This seminar focuses on the minimum requirements for new or existing construction of accessible commercial facilities for compliance with the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) and ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. It addresses the design, plan review and inspection of commercial buildings to ensure that people with physical impairments, visual impairments and hearing impairments can use the facilities with a similar experience. Attendees will participate in activities that involve questions and answers, discussion and case study, performing parts individually and also in groups.

*AIA Kentucky will report these credits to AIA for all AIA members attending. We believe the program will also be eligible for six (6) PDUs in health, safety and welfare toward Kentucky state licensing requirements. Individuals are responsible for reporting credits to the Kentucky Board of Architects upon request. The series has been approved for 6 hours credit for Kentucky Building Inspectors Certification Program. AIA Kentucky will provide certificates at the conclusion of each session to verify attendance.

Registration for the 2020 Fall Kentucky Construction Code webinar series is now open! Webinars are scheduled October 21 – November 19.

Seven of the 6-hour webinar presentations are being presented in two parts, the first 3 hours one day and final 3 hours on another day. Please review the agenda closely. To receive credit for participation, you must attend both Part 1 and Part 2.  

All class times listed are in EASTERN TIME ZONE. Please bring the respective code books for the class you plan to attend.

Click the green button below to see the available courses, dates and registration links.

CAAK members’ children or grandchildren that are planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education this Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, located in Kentucky, are encouraged to apply for a $1,000 CAAK member scholarship.

Also, full-time students seeking code related degrees who are currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education and will be returning this fall, are encouraged to apply for a $1,000 Code Related scholarship.

Annually, the CAAK scholarship committee may recommend to award up to four $1,000 scholarships for tuition assistance. Click here for applications and requirements, as well as a description of all available scholarships. Applications will be accepted through July 1, 2020.

If you have any questions, contact Gary Muller, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, via email at gmuller@frankfort.ky.gov

“The Code Administrators Association of Kentucky met on June 16, 2020, and discussed the upcoming Fall Training Conference among other business. The Board has voted to cancel the Fall Training Conference in Lexington, Ky., in October due to conditions beyond our control with the unknown future related around the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Code Council has communicated to CAAK they will continue to provide online training events. We apologize for any inconvenience and we will continue to serve and protect our members, families and the public at large.”  

Frank Wallace, President of CAAK