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Kentucky Revised Statutes
XVII
Chapter 198B
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 198B
Housing, Buildings, And Construction -- Building Code
Commonwealth of Kentucky
198B.010
Definitions for chapter.
198B.030
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction -- Comments from advisory committee to be received before promulgating administrative regulations.
198B.032
Housing, Buildings and Construction Advisory Committee.
198B.040
General powers and duties of the department.
198B.050
Uniform State Building Code.
198B.060
Local enforcement of Uniform State Building Code -- Workers' compensation coverage requirement -- Informal hearing -- Appeal.
198B.062
Mandatory nature of approved construction documents -- Role of on-site inspectors.
198B.070
Appeals.
198B.080
Amendments to the Uniform State Building Code.
198B.085
Requirement for compliance of agritourism building with Kentucky Building Code -- Exemptions.
198B.090
Certification of professional classifications -- Training program for building code administration and enforcement.
198B.092
Licensed proprietary schools -- Articulation agreements -- Recognition -- Licensing.
198B.093
Internship and cooperative placement hours to count towards licensure by department -- Hours of equivalency -- Administrative regulations.
198B.095
Authorization for building inspectors training program -- Purpose -- Trust and agency fund.
198B.100
Manufactured or mobile home exemption.
198B.120
Injunctions to enforce building code compliance.
198B.130
Private action for damages -- Time limitation.
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.
198B.140
Hindrance of building inspectors prohibited.
198B.260
Administrative regulations to make buildings accessible to and usable by persons with a disability -- Compliance required.
198B.270
Present requirements in effect until new regulations filed.
198B.280
Exemption for temporary change.
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.
198B.300
Definitions for KRS 198B.310 to 198B.330.
198B.310
Labeling requirements.
198B.320
Prohibitions.
198B.330
Workers exempt from liability.
198B.400
Definitions for KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540.
198B.4003
Elevator or fixed guideway system work requiring licensed elevator mechanic and supervising general contractor -- Exceptions.
198B.4009
License required to work as elevator contractor or mechanic -- Exemption for helper or apprentice -- Applicability to public universities -- Administrative regulations.
198B.4011
Application for licensure as elevator contractor -- Contents -- Eligibility requirements.
198B.4013
Application for licensure as elevator mechanic -- Contents -- Eligibility requirements.
198B.4015
Qualifications for licensure prior to July 1, 2012.
198B.4017
Reciprocity -- Terms and conditions.
198B.4019
Emergency elevator mechanic license -- Proof of competency -- Time and geographic limitations -- Renewal.
198B.4021
Temporary elevator mechanic license -- Proof of competency -- License valid for one year -- Renewal.
198B.4023
Renewal, expiration, termination, and reinstatement of license issued under KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540 -- Inactive license.
198B.4025
Continuing education requirements -- Waiver -- Revocation of program approval if continuing education records falsified.
198B.4027
Proof of insurance -- Minimum coverage.
198B.4029
Construction of KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540.
198B.4031
Disciplinary hearings -- Summary suspension -- Elevator or fixed guideway system work by unlicensed individual -- Cease-and-desist order.
198B.4033
Suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of license -- Grounds -- Hearing -- Appeal.
198B.4035
Reapplication after revocation of license.
198B.4037
Elevator safety program trust fund.
198B.410
Inspectors -- Certificates of competency -- Application -- Examination -- Issuance -- Reexamination.
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.
198B.430
Employment of special inspectors.
198B.440
Suspension or revocation of certificates.
198B.450
Lost or destroyed certificates.
198B.460
Registration of elevators and fixed guideway systems -- Time of registration.
198B.470
Annual inspection -- Exemptions.
198B.480
Report of inspection -- Hearing on construction plans and specifications -- Findings and orders of department.
198B.490
Administrative regulations -- Review of standards -- Consistency with building code.
198B.500
Safety equipment.
198B.510
Certificates of operation -- Renewal -- Elevator or fixed guideway system installations -- Certification of compliance -- State inspectors.
198B.520
Permits for erection or repairs -- Revocation or expiration of permit -- Extension for good cause.
198B.530
Prohibition -- Collected fines to be paid into elevator safety program trust fund.
198B.540
Notice of defective machinery -- Sealing of dangerous passenger elevator or fixed guideway system.
198B.550
Definitions for KRS 198B.555 to 198B.630.
198B.555
Administration of KRS 198B.550 to 198B.630 -- Duties of commissioner.
198B.560
Fire protection sprinkler contractor's license or certificate required -- Exemptions.
198B.565
Preparation of designs of system.
198B.570
Examination of applicant.
198B.580
Prerequisites to becoming licensed fire protection sprinkler contractor.
198B.585
Seal of certificate holder.
198B.590
Signature on license and certificate.
198B.595
Proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance coverage.
198B.600
Certificate holder permitted to obtain only one contractor's license at a time.
198B.605
Annual renewal of certificates and licenses.
198B.610
License as proof of competency -- Power of local officials regarding regulation.
198B.615
Disposition of fees collected by commissioner.
198B.620
Refusal to renew license -- Revocation or suspension of license -- Appeal -- Criminal penalty.
198B.625
Injunction -- Cease and desist order.
198B.630
Application of KRS 198B.550 to 198B.630.
198B.6401
Fire sprinkler inspection certification -- Eligibility requirements -- Certification cards.
198B.6403
Qualifications for certification prior to July 1, 2012 -- Pending certification.
198B.6405
Initial annual certification -- Renewal, expiration, termination, and reinstatement of certification.
198B.6407
Reciprocity -- Terms and conditions.
198B.6409
Administrative regulations -- Inactive status -- Approval of continuing education providers and courses.
198B.6411
Standards for inspection of sprinkler systems.
198B.6413
Disciplinary hearings -- Summary suspension -- Fire sprinkler inspection by uncertified individual -- Cease-and-desist order.
198B.6415
Suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of certification -- Grounds -- Hearing -- Appeal.
198B.6417
Reapplication after revocation of certification.
198B.650
Definitions for KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689.
198B.654
Powers and duties of department -- Authority for administrative regulations.
198B.656
Practice as and assumption and use of title master contractor, journeyman, or apprentice without a license prohibited.
198B.658
Qualifications for licensure and certification.
198B.659
Military training and experience satisfies requirements of KRS 198B.658(1) or (2).
198B.660
Application -- Examinations -- Procedures.
198B.664
Renewal and restoration of license -- Grace period -- Inactive status -- Reactivation.
198B.666
Reciprocity for licensees of other states.
198B.667
Interim period for use of recently deceased owner's or employee's master heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor's license.
198B.6671
Permit required for installation of initial system -- Contents of application and permit -- Exemptions.
198B.6672
Prohibition on use of system not installed in compliance with applicable codes -- Inspection scheduling.
198B.6673
Administrative regulations -- Fees -- Qualifications for and compensation of local government's inspectors -- Local governments prohibited from establishing additional permitting or inspection programs.
198B.6674
Trust and agency account to be used for enforcement of KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689.
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.
198B.6676
Jurisdiction and venue in civil, injunctive, and criminal actions for enforcement of KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689.
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.
198B.6678
Department to appoint and assign qualified inspectors to counties.
198B.668
Insurance requirements.
198B.670
Advertising or claiming to be a master contractor.
198B.672
Sanctions -- Reasons for sanctions.
198B.674
Exemptions.
198B.676
Fees.
198B.678
Responsibilities of master contractor working for company.
198B.680
Inspector's conflict of interest.
198B.682
Continuation of department's jurisdiction -- Notification to local officials of license sanctions.
198B.684
Continuing education requirements.
198B.686
Criminal penalties.
198B.688
Conformity with standards of the Uniform State Building Code.
198B.689
Citation of KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689.
198B.700
Definitions for KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738.
198B.702
Exemptions from requirements of KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738. (Effective until July 15, 2026)
198B.704
Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors -- Members -- Removal -- Compensation -- Meetings.
198B.706
Duties and powers of board.
198B.710
Revolving fund.
198B.712
License required -- Qualifications -- Application -- Insurance -- Fee.
198B.714
Reciprocity for licensees of other states.
198B.716
Nonresident licensees -- Service of process -- Credit for out-of-state training programs.
198B.718
License remains property of board.
198B.720
Notification to board.
198B.722
Expiration of license -- Renewal -- Continuing education -- Inactive license.
198B.724
Continuing education requirements.
198B.726
Licensure or registration of home inspectors by agencies or political subdivisions prohibited.
198B.728
Disciplinary actions -- Sanctions -- Final order -- Appeal.
198B.730
Disciplinary hearings -- Emergency suspension -- Persons not licensed to show cause -- Cease and desist order.
198B.732
Prohibited activities -- Penalties -- Burden of proof.
198B.738
Home inspectors prohibited from indicating compliance or noncompliance with Kentucky Residential Code.
198B.750
Maximum voltage exception for licensed electrical engineer.
198B.990
Penalties.
198B.991
Penalty.