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Kentucky Chapter 198B — Housing, Buildings, and Construction -- Building Code

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  • KRS 198B.010— Definitions for chapter
  • KRS 198B.020— Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 198B.030— Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction -- Comments from advisory committee to be received before promulgating administrative regulations
  • KRS 198B.032— Housing, Buildings and Construction Advisory Committee
  • KRS 198B.035— Repealed, 2000
  • KRS 198B.040— General powers and duties of the department
  • KRS 198B.050— Uniform State Building Code
  • KRS 198B.060— Local enforcement of Uniform State Building Code -- Workers' compensation coverage requirement -- Informal hearing -- Appeal
  • KRS 198B.062— Mandatory nature of approved construction documents -- Role of on-site inspectors
  • KRS 198B.070— Appeals
  • KRS 198B.080— Amendments to the Uniform State Building Code
  • KRS 198B.085— Requirement for compliance of agritourism building with Kentucky Building Code -- Exemptions
  • KRS 198B.090— Certification of professional classifications -- Training program for building code administration and enforcement
  • KRS 198B.092— Licensed proprietary schools -- Articulation agreements -- Recognition -- Licensing
  • KRS 198B.093— Internship and cooperative placement hours to count towards licensure by department -- Hours of equivalency -- Administrative regulations
  • KRS 198B.095— Authorization for building inspectors training program -- Purpose -- Trust and agency fund
  • KRS 198B.100— Manufactured or mobile home exemption
  • KRS 198B.110— Repealed, 2015
  • KRS 198B.120— Injunctions to enforce building code compliance
  • KRS 198B.130— Private action for damages -- Time limitation
  • KRS 198B.135— Presumption regarding defectiveness of building design, construction, materials, or supplies where injury, death, or damage occurs more than five years after completion or incorporation
  • KRS 198B.140— Hindrance of building inspectors prohibited
  • KRS 198B.200— Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 198B.250— Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 198B.260— Administrative regulations to make buildings accessible to and usable by persons with a disability -- Compliance required
  • KRS 198B.270— Present requirements in effect until new regulations filed
  • KRS 198B.280— Exemption for temporary change
  • KRS 198B.290— Issuance of rebuilding permits for certain types of property contiguous to river in counties with city of first class or consolidated local government and cities within such county
  • KRS 198B.300— Definitions for KRS 198B.310 to 198B.330
  • KRS 198B.310— Labeling requirements
  • KRS 198B.320— Prohibitions
  • KRS 198B.330— Workers exempt from liability
  • KRS 198B.400— Definitions for KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540
  • KRS 198B.410— Inspectors -- Certificates of competency -- Application -- Examination -- Issuance -- Reexamination
  • KRS 198B.420— State Elevator and Fixed Guideway System Inspection Program -- Qualifications of director -- Appointment of general inspectors -- Investigation of alleged violations of KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540
  • KRS 198B.430— Employment of special inspectors
  • KRS 198B.440— Suspension or revocation of certificates
  • KRS 198B.450— Lost or destroyed certificates
  • KRS 198B.460— Registration of elevators and fixed guideway systems -- Time of registration
  • KRS 198B.470— Annual inspection -- Exemptions
  • KRS 198B.480— Report of inspection -- Hearing on construction plans and specifications -- Findings and orders of department
  • KRS 198B.490— Administrative regulations -- Review of standards -- Consistency with building code
  • KRS 198B.500— Safety equipment
  • KRS 198B.510— Certificates of operation -- Renewal -- Elevator or fixed guideway system installations -- Certification of compliance -- State inspectors
  • KRS 198B.520— Permits for erection or repairs -- Revocation or expiration of permit -- Extension for good cause
  • KRS 198B.530— Prohibition -- Collected fines to be paid into elevator safety program trust fund
  • KRS 198B.540— Notice of defective machinery -- Sealing of dangerous passenger elevator or fixed guideway system
  • KRS 198B.550— Definitions for KRS 198B.555 to 198B.630
  • KRS 198B.555— Administration of KRS 198B.550 to 198B.630 -- Duties of commissioner
  • KRS 198B.560— Fire protection sprinkler contractor's license or certificate required -- Exemptions
  • KRS 198B.565— Preparation of designs of system
  • KRS 198B.570— Examination of applicant
  • KRS 198B.575— Repealed, 2008
  • KRS 198B.580— Prerequisites to becoming licensed fire protection sprinkler contractor
  • KRS 198B.585— Seal of certificate holder
  • KRS 198B.590— Signature on license and certificate
  • KRS 198B.595— Proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance coverage
  • KRS 198B.600— Certificate holder permitted to obtain only one contractor's license at a time
  • KRS 198B.605— Annual renewal of certificates and licenses
  • KRS 198B.610— License as proof of competency -- Power of local officials regarding regulation
  • KRS 198B.615— Disposition of fees collected by commissioner
  • KRS 198B.620— Refusal to renew license -- Revocation or suspension of license -- Appeal -- Criminal penalty
  • KRS 198B.625— Injunction -- Cease and desist order
  • KRS 198B.630— Application of KRS 198B.550 to 198B.630
  • KRS 198B.650— Definitions for KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689
  • KRS 198B.652— Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 198B.654— Powers and duties of department -- Authority for administrative regulations
  • KRS 198B.656— Practice as and assumption and use of title master contractor, journeyman, or apprentice without a license prohibited
  • KRS 198B.658— Qualifications for licensure and certification
  • KRS 198B.659— Military training and experience satisfies requirements of KRS 198B.658(1) or (2)
  • KRS 198B.660— Application -- Examinations -- Procedures
  • KRS 198B.662— Repealed, 2014
  • KRS 198B.664— Renewal and restoration of license -- Grace period -- Inactive status -- Reactivation
  • KRS 198B.666— Reciprocity for licensees of other states
  • KRS 198B.667— Interim period for use of recently deceased owner's or employee's master heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor's license
  • KRS 198B.668— Insurance requirements
  • KRS 198B.670— Advertising or claiming to be a master contractor
  • KRS 198B.672— Sanctions -- Reasons for sanctions
  • KRS 198B.674— Exemptions
  • KRS 198B.676— Fees
  • KRS 198B.678— Responsibilities of master contractor working for company
  • KRS 198B.680— Inspector's conflict of interest
  • KRS 198B.682— Continuation of department's jurisdiction -- Notification to local officials of license sanctions
  • KRS 198B.684— Continuing education requirements
  • KRS 198B.686— Criminal penalties
  • KRS 198B.688— Conformity with standards of the Uniform State Building Code
  • KRS 198B.689— Citation of KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689
  • KRS 198B.700— Definitions for KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738
  • KRS 198B.702— Exemptions from requirements of KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738
  • KRS 198B.704— Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors -- Members -- Removal -- Compensation -- Meetings
  • KRS 198B.706— Duties and powers of board
  • KRS 198B.708— Repealed, 2011
  • KRS 198B.710— Revolving fund
  • KRS 198B.712— License required -- Qualifications -- Application -- Insurance -- Fee
  • KRS 198B.714— Reciprocity for licensees of other states
  • KRS 198B.716— Nonresident licensees -- Service of process -- Credit for out-of-state training programs
  • KRS 198B.718— License remains property of board
  • KRS 198B.720— Notification to board
  • KRS 198B.722— Expiration of license -- Renewal -- Continuing education -- Inactive license
  • KRS 198B.724— Continuing education requirements
  • KRS 198B.726— Licensure or registration of home inspectors by agencies or political subdivisions prohibited
  • KRS 198B.728— Disciplinary actions -- Sanctions -- Final order -- Appeal
  • KRS 198B.730— Disciplinary hearings -- Emergency suspension -- Persons not licensed to show cause -- Cease and desist order
  • KRS 198B.732— Prohibited activities -- Penalties -- Burden of proof
  • KRS 198B.734— Repealed, 2008
  • KRS 198B.736— Repealed, 2008
  • KRS 198B.738— Home inspectors prohibited from indicating compliance or noncompliance with Kentucky Residential Code
  • KRS 198B.750— Maximum voltage exception for licensed electrical engineer
  • KRS 198B.990— Penalties
  • KRS 198B.991— Penalty
  • KRS 198B.4003— Elevator or fixed guideway system work requiring licensed elevator mechanic and supervising general contractor -- Exceptions
  • KRS 198B.4005— Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 198B.4007— Repealed, 2017
  • KRS 198B.4009— License required to work as elevator contractor or mechanic -- Exemption for helper or apprentice -- Applicability to public universities -- Administrative regulations
  • KRS 198B.4011— Application for licensure as elevator contractor -- Contents -- Eligibility requirements
  • KRS 198B.4013— Application for licensure as elevator mechanic -- Contents -- Eligibility requirements
  • KRS 198B.4015— Qualifications for licensure prior to July 1, 2012
  • KRS 198B.4017— Reciprocity -- Terms and conditions
  • KRS 198B.4019— Emergency elevator mechanic license -- Proof of competency -- Time and geographic limitations -- Renewal
  • KRS 198B.4021— Temporary elevator mechanic license -- Proof of competency -- License valid for one year -- Renewal
  • KRS 198B.4023— Renewal, expiration, termination, and reinstatement of license issued under KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540 -- Inactive license
  • KRS 198B.4025— Continuing education requirements -- Waiver -- Revocation of program approval if continuing education records falsified
  • KRS 198B.4027— Proof of insurance -- Minimum coverage
  • KRS 198B.4029— Construction of KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540
  • KRS 198B.4031— Disciplinary hearings -- Summary suspension -- Elevator or fixed guideway system work by unlicensed individual -- Cease-and-desist order
  • KRS 198B.4033— Suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of license -- Grounds -- Hearing -- Appeal
  • KRS 198B.4035— Reapplication after revocation of license
  • KRS 198B.4037— Elevator safety program trust fund
  • KRS 198B.6401— Fire sprinkler inspection certification -- Eligibility requirements -- Certification cards
  • KRS 198B.6403— Qualifications for certification prior to July 1, 2012 -- Pending certification
  • KRS 198B.6405— Initial annual certification -- Renewal, expiration, termination, and reinstatement of certification
  • KRS 198B.6407— Reciprocity -- Terms and conditions
  • KRS 198B.6409— Administrative regulations -- Inactive status -- Approval of continuing education providers and courses
  • KRS 198B.6411— Standards for inspection of sprinkler systems
  • KRS 198B.6413— Disciplinary hearings -- Summary suspension -- Fire sprinkler inspection by uncertified individual -- Cease-and-desist order
  • KRS 198B.6415— Suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of certification -- Grounds -- Hearing -- Appeal
  • KRS 198B.6417— Reapplication after revocation of certification
  • KRS 198B.6671— Permit required for installation of initial system -- Contents of application and permit -- Exemptions
  • KRS 198B.6672— Prohibition on use of system not installed in compliance with applicable codes -- Inspection scheduling
  • KRS 198B.6673— Administrative regulations -- Fees -- Qualifications for and compensation of local government's inspectors -- Local governments prohibited from establishing additional permitting or inspection programs
  • KRS 198B.6674— Trust and agency account to be used for enforcement of KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689
  • KRS 198B.6675— Powers of department and of authorized local governments to inspect systems -- Powers to restrain and enjoin violations of KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689 -- Representation of department by state and local prosecutors
  • KRS 198B.6676— Jurisdiction and venue in civil, injunctive, and criminal actions for enforcement of KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689
  • KRS 198B.6677— Power of inspector to refuse to approve work covered by permit -- Power of department or authorized local government to prohibit continued use of system --Aggrieved applicant's right to hearing
  • KRS 198B.6678— Department to appoint and assign qualified inspectors to counties