Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 513.020 – Arson in the first degree.

(1) A person is guilty of arson in the first degree when, with intent to destroy or damage a building, he starts a fire or causes an explosion, and;
1. (a) The building is inhabited or occupied or the person has reason to believe the building may be inhabited or occupied; or
2. (b) Any other person sustains serious physical injury as a result of the fire or explosion or the firefighting as a result thereof.
(2) Arson in the first degree is a Class A felony.

Effective: July 15, 1982

History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 56, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1982. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 114, effective January 1, 1975.