Kentucky Container Construction Information

Kentucky is a US state with outsized character and charm. Despite being home to less than 5 million people, Kentucky is well-known as a serious cultural and economic player.

Let's start with culture. The 'Bluegrass State' is so-called because of its sweeping fields of bluegrass, but over time the region's distinct country and western music mixed with a bit of Appalachia helped to birth the Bluegrass Music movement.

There's also the culture of collegiate athletics, especially the basketball teams of the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville. With no major professional sports teams, sports fans in Kentucky often cheer for their favorite universities.

If you prefer a bit more sophistication, you can cheer for horse racing as well (ever heard of the Kentucky Derby!), another popular pastime here. You may even know Kentucky for its history with the coal, tobacco, and bourbon industries. And let's not forget one of the most important cultural exports of all, Kentucky Fried Chicken!

Kentucky has a few geographic regions, but the most distinct is the Cumberland Plateau where you'll find the Appalachian Mountains and associated foothills. Much of the rest of the state is flatter and ideal for animal and plant-based agriculture, which is why Kentucky is historically a leader in these industries. The state is also completely full of rivers and lakes, so if you like the water, you'll feel right at home.

Speaking of home, building a home (specifically, a container home) in Kentucky is an idea that has already been tried and proven. The state has universal, statewide building codes that make it easy to know the requirements you'll be expected to meet regardless of location.

The Division of Building Code Enforcement within Kentucky's Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction handles the administration of the Kentucky Building Code. Essentially, it's just the International Building Code and International Residential Code model codes with some Kentucky-specific amendments. However, the permissions and inspections for your Kentucky container home will be handled at the local level.