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Ninth Edition
2007

Second Printing

As Adopted by:

KENTUCKY BOARD OF HOUSING, BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION

Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Administered by Floyd Van Cook, Executive Director

101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-5405

Telephone: (502) 573-0365 or 0373
FAX: (502) 573-1059

 

 Kentucky Information on Code Enforcement

The Kentucky Building Code, now in its 27th year, is essentially
the 2006 International Building Code published by the International
Code Council, Inc., with the specific Kentucky code. Amendments to
the code will be published as a separate document. It provides
minimum standards to ensure the public safety, health and welfare
insofar as they are affected by building construction and to secure
safety to life and property from all hazards incident to the occupancy
of buildings, structures or premises. This edition presents the code
with changes approved by the Kentucky Board of Housing, Buildings
and Construction through November, 2006.

The Kentucky Building Code may be amended from time to
time by proposals from code enforcement officials, industry and
design professionals, and other interested persons and organizations.
Changes are discussed in an open meeting of the board. Changes

approved are printed in the Kentucky Administrative Register and
posted on the OHBC website.

The Kentucky Building Code is a “mini/maxi” code, meaning
that it is a statewide uniform mandatory building code and no local
government shall adopt or enforce any other building code; except
that the Kentucky Residential Code shall govern detached single
family dwellings, two-family dwellings and townhouses.

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 ADOPTION INFORMATION

The Kentucky Building Code 2007 Is a uniform statewide mandatory building code
and applies to all buildings to be constructed, altered or remodeled with the exception of
farm dwellings or farm buildings and manufactured houses. The following sample
adoption ordinance addresses several key elements of a code adoption ordinance,
Including the Information required for insertion into the code text.

SAMPLE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM STATEWIDE MANDATORY
BUILDING CODE
(CITY/COUNTY) ORDINANCE

Ordinance Number

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING
CODE AS PROMULGATED IN 815 KAR 7:120 and 815 KAR 7:125 BY THE BOARD OF
HOUSING, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

Be it ordained by the (Governing Board) of the (Name of Jurisdiction) as follows:

WHEREAS. KRS 19830600), requires that all buildings constructed in
(Citleounty) shall be built in compliance with the uniform state building code as
adopted by the Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction; and

WHEREAS, KRS 198B.060(1) authorizes any city, county or urban county government to
require, by ordinance, permits, inspections and certificates of occupancy for single family
dwellings; and

WHEREAS, KRS 198B.060(11) requires the local government to employ or contract for or
with electrical inspection services; and

WHEREAS, KRS 198B.060(18) authorizes each local government to establish a
schedule of fees which are designed to cover the cost of the service performed but not to exceed
it;

Now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the Fiscal County and/or legislative body of
(City/County) , COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY:

SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF THE KENTUCKY BUILDING CODE.

THAT. the KENTUCKY BUILDING CODE, promulgated in 815 KAR 7:120 and the
KENTUCKY RESIDENTIAL CODE promulgated in 815 KAR 7:125 by the Board of Housing,
Buildings and Construction, Commonwealth of Kentucky, are hereby adopted in full as an
Ordinance of (Citleounty) of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
as if set out at length herein;

THAT, a copy of said Kentucky Building Code is on file in the Office of the
County Clerk, and the Clerk shall at all times keep a copy of said building
code for reference:

THAT, an attested copy of this Ordinance shall be transmitted to the Office of Housing,
Buildings and Construction of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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 SECTION 2. DESIGNATED ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

THAT, (Officer) , shall be designated as the local enforcement
agent/agency for said Kentucky Building Code. All building code inspections shall be performed
by persons certified by the Kentucky Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction. All electrical
inspections shall be performed by a state certified electrical inspector specifically approved by
this jurisdiction.

SECTION 3. BUILDING INSPECTION PROGRAM.
THAT, pursuant to KRS 1983.060(8), a building inspection program is hereby established in
(City-County) for application to all buildings. Local
jurisdictions may adopt by ordinance detached single family dwellings as provided in the adopted
codes.
SECTION 4. PERMITS AND FEES.
THAT, the fees for permits and inspections shall be as provided for in the attached schedule.

SECTION 5. INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES REPEALED.

THAT, all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.

THAT, this resolution shall take effect and be in full force when passed, published and .
recorded according to law.

 

COUNTY JUDGE/EXECUTIVE OR MAYOR

ATTEST:

 

CITY/COUNTY CLERK

 

DATE PASSED

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Commonwealth of Kentucky gratefully acknowledges the contribution of time, expertise

and diligent effort generously given by members of the Kentucky Board of Housing, Buildings and

Construction in the continuing development of the Kentucky Building Code. Current Board

members are as follows:

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS:

Flo d Van Cook, Chairman
rankfort, Kentucky

Ethan Buell .
Kentucky Socrety of Professional
Engineers

Versailles, Kentucky

Jer A. Ta lor
Ken uck ociety of Architects
Frankfo ,Kentucky

Andrew Co le _ ,
Kentucky ousmg Corporation

Frankfort, Kentucky

Dale VanWinkle _

Code Administrators Association of
Kentucky

Berea, Kentucky

Tod Allan Griffin
Kentucky Retail Federation
Owenton, Kentucky

Robert D. Edwards
Kentucky Association of Realtors
Somerset, Kentucky

David .8. Jackson _
Assocnated General Contractors Assoc:ation
of Kentucky

London, Kentucky

Bill Jagoe Jr. .
Kentucky Home Buulders Association
Owensboro, Kentucky

David E. Jansing _ _
Kentucky Firemen’s Assocration
Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky

Charles Lewis

Kentucky Socrety of Professional
Engineers

Grayson, Kentucky

James Martin
Kentucky Socrety of Professional Engineers
Versailles, Kentucky

Alfred Mattingly
KAPHCC
Owensboro, Kentucky

Doug M. Muse . _
National Electrical Contractors Assocnation
Somerset, Kentucky

Matt M ers
Public ealth
Frankfort, Kentucky

Jim Ringo
Attorney General’s Office
Frankfort, Kentucky

Stephen J. Robinson
Mechanical Contractors Association
McDaniels, Kentucky

Robert R. Johnson
Bunlding & Construction Trade Council
Salyersvrlle, Kentucky

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION ....................... 1

Section
101 General ........................................................ 1
102 Applicability .................................................. 2
103 Department of Building Inspection ................................ 2
104 Jurisdiction for Plan Review and Inspection. . . . . .. ....4
105 Permits ........................................................ 5
106 Construction Documents .................................... 7
107 Temporary Structures and Uses ........................... 8
108 Fees .......................................................................... 9
109 Inspection ................ L ...................................................... 9
110 Certificate of Occupancy ................................... 10
111 Service Utilities ............................................. 1 l
112 Violations ..................................................... l 1
113 Stop Work Order ........................................... l 1
114 Unsafe Structures and Equipment ........................ 12
115 Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS)
Regulated Buildings ....................................... 12
116 Proof of Insurance .......................................... 12
117 Local Board of Appeals .................................... 12
118 State Board of Appeals ..................................... 13
119 Posting Structures ........................................... 14
120 Effective Dates .............................................. 14
121 Plan Review and Inspection Fees for the Office of
Housing, Buildings and Construction .................... 14
122 Design Professionals ........................................ 15

CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS .............................. 17

Section
202 Definitions ................................................ 17

CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY ................. 19
CLASSIFICATIONS

Section

303 Assembly Group A .......................................... 19
304 Business Group B ............................................ 19
305 Educational Group E ........................................ 19
307 High-Hazard Group H ...................................... 19
308 Institutional Group I-1 ...................................... 19
310 Residential Group R ......................................... 20

CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED
REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND
OCCUPANCY ................................................... 21

Section

405 Underground Buildings ..................................... 21
407 Group 1-2 .................................................... 21
408 Definitions .................................................... 21
412 Aircraft-Related Occupancies ............................. 22
415 Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 and H-5 ..................... 22
421 Day Care Centers ........................................... 23

422 Bed and Breakfast Establishments ........................ 25.
423 Subterranean Spaces ....................................... 25

CHAPTER 5 GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND
AREAS ............................................................ 26

Section

503 General Height and Area Limitations .................... 26
506 Area Modifications ................................. ......26
507 Unlimited Area Buildings .................................. 26
508 Mixed Use and Occupancy ................................ 26

CHAPTER 7 FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS AND
FIRE TESTS

Section

703.3 Alternative methods of determine fire resistance. . ..27
705 Fire Walls .................................................... 27
717 Concealed spaces ............................................ 27

CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS ........ 29

Section

901 General ....................................................... 29
902 Definitions ................................................... 29
903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems .............................. 29
904 Alternative Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems...30
905 Standpipe Systems .......................................... 30

907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems ....................... 30 .
909 Smoke Control Systems .................................... 32
910 Smoke and Heat Vents ..................................... 33
912 Fire Department Connections ............................. 33
913 Yard Hydrants ............................................... 33

CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS .................... 34

Section
1004 Occupant Load ............................................. 34
1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles .............................. 35
1009 Stairways .................................................... 35
1012 Handrails .................................................... 36
1013 Guards ....................................................... 36
1014 Exit Access .................................................. 36
1017 Corridors ..................................................... 37
1019 Number of Exits and Continuity ......................... 38
1020 Vertical Exit Enclosures ................................... 38
1024 Exit Discharge .............................................. 38
1025 Assembly .................................................... 39
1026 Emergency Escape and Rescue .......................... 39

CHAPTER 11 ACCESSIBILITY .......................... 40

Section

1103 Scoping Requirements ..................................... 40
1104 Accessible Route ........................................... 40
1109 Other Features and Facilities ............................. 40

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 CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT .......... 42

Section

1203 Ventilation .................................................. 42
1205 Lighting ..................................................... 42
1206 Yards or Courts ............................................ 42
1209 Access to Unoccupied Spaces ........................... 42

CHAPTER 14 EXTERIOR WALLS ..................... 43

Section
1405 Installation of Wall Coverings ........................... 43
1408 Window Cleaning Safeguards ........................... 43

CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND
ROOFTOP STRUCTURES ................................... 43

Section
1503 Weather Protection ........................................ 43
1507 Requirements for Roof Coverings ....................... 43

CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN ................. 45

Section

1602 Definitions and Notations ................................. 45
1604 General Design Requirements ............................ 45
1605 Load Combinations ........................................ 45
1608 Snow Loads ................................................. 45
1609 Wind Loads ................................................. 49
1613 Earthquake Loads .......................................... 49
1614 Ice Loads ................................................... 50

CHAPTER 17 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL
INSPECTIONS .................................................. 51

Section

1702 Definitions .................................................. 51
1704 Special Inspections ........................................ 51
1705 Statement of Special Inspections ........................ 53

1706 Contractor Responsibility ................................. 54
1707 Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance............54
1709 Structural Observations ................................... 54

CHAPTER 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS ........... 56
Section

1801 General ....................................................... 56
1805 Footings and Foundations ................................. 56
1806 Guards .................................................... 57
CHAPTER 22 STEEL ....................................... 57

Section
2208 Steel Storage Racks ....................................... 57

CHAPTER 27 ELECTRICAL .............................. 58

Section

2701 General ..................................................... 58
2702 Emergency and Standby Power Systems .............. 58
2703 Permit and Certificates of Inspection .................. 58
2704 Inspections and Tests .................................... 59
2705 Temporary Use ........................................... 59

CHAPTER 28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS .............. 60

Section
2801 General ...................................................... 60

CHAPTER 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS ................... 61

Section
2901 General ...................................................... 61
2902 Minimum Plumbing Facilities ............................ 61

CHAPTER 30 ELEVATOILS AND CONVEYING
SYSTEMS ....................................................... 62

Section

3001 General ...................................................... 62
3002 Hoistway Enclosures ...................................... 62
3003 Emergency Operations ..................................... 62
3006 Machine Rooms ........................................... 62
3007 Construction Documents and Permits .................. 62
3008 Certificate of Compliance ................................ 63
3009 Power Elevator Operation ................................ 63
3010 Stairway Chairlifts and Wheelchair Lifts ............... 64
3011 Maintenance and Accidents ............................... 64

CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION .......... .35
Section

3108 Radio and Television Towers .......................... 35
3109 Swimming Pool Enclosures and Safety Devices. ...35

CHAPTER 33 SAFEGURADS DURING
CONSTRUCTION .............................................. 70

Section
3305 Sanitary ..................................................... 70

CHAPTER 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES .............. 71

Section
3401 General .................................................... 71

CHAPTER 35 REFERENCED STANDARDS.........72

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ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 101
GENERAL

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the
Kentucky Building Code, hereinafter referred to as “this
code." This edition of the Kentucky Building Code
(KBC) is essentially the 2006 international Building
Code (IBC) and shall be utilized in conjunction with the
2006 IBC except where specifically amended in these
regulations.

101.2 Scope. The provisions of the Kentucky Building
Code shall apply to the construction, alteration,
movement, enlargement, replacement, repair,

equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance
and removal of every building or structure or any
appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings
or structures, whether hereafter erected or, where
expressly stated in this code, existing; and whether on
land, over water, or on water, permanently moored to
land, and substantially a land structure.

Exceptions:

1. Farm dwellings and other buildings. Farm
dwellings and other buildings and structures
located on farms which are incident to the
operation of the farm and located outside the
boundary of a municipality; but only if they are
not used in the business of retail trade, as a
regular place of work for 10 or more people or
for the processing or storage of timber products

Manufactured homes. Manufactured homes
constructed under federal HUD standards.
However, the exterior electric, water and sewer
connections and additions to the home are not
exempt.

Single-family dwellings. Detached single-
family dwellings shall comply with Section
101.4.7, except that, permits, inspections and
certificates of occupancy are required only as
set forth in local ordinances.

4. Swimming pools. Swimming Pools
constructed completely above grade.

101.2.1 Special religious use group. Upon
application by a religious group whose religious
beliefs would be violated by the application of the
Kentucky Building Code, Kentucky Residential
Code, Kentucky Plumbing Code or any of the
standards referenced therein, the Board of Housing,
Building and Construction may place the affected
building into the “Special Religious Use" group and
waive any requirement of the Kentucky Building
Code, the Kentucky Residential Code, the Kentucky
Plumbing Code or any referenced standard. The
Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction may
place a project into the Special Religious Use Group
only if it finds after a hearing that:

. The religious group applying for the waiver
exists for spiritual and religious purposes and
was not formed solely to request this waiver;

. The religious group's belief system conflicts with
a requirement of the Kentucky Building Code,
Kentucky Residential Code, Kentucky Plumbing
Code or referenced standard;

. The religious group can demonstrate that the
portion of its belief system which conflicts with
the Kentucky Building Code, Kentucky
Residential Code, Kentucky Plumbing Code, or
referenced standard is historical and not created
solely in response to the project for which the
waiver is being requested;

. The waiver is not being requested solely for
economic, aesthetic or convenience reasons;

. The waiver would not create a situation so
unsafe that there is an overriding interest in
protecting the health and safety of the general
public; and

. The religious group has taken adequate steps to
ensure the project will be brought up to code in
the event the religious group no longer owns the
building or otherwise no longer qualifies for the
waiver.

101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish
the minimum requirements to safeguard the public
health, safety and general welfare through structural
strength, means of egress facilities. stability, sanitation,
adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation. and
safety to life and property from fire and other hazards
attributed to the built environment.

101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in
Sections 101.4.1 through 101.47 and referenced
elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the
requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of
each such reference.

101.4.1 Electrical. In every instance in which
the ICC Electrical Code is listed, it shall be replaced
with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. The
provisions of NFPA 70 shall apply to the installation
of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs,
replacement. equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings
and appurtenances thereto. The inspection of
electrical installations shall be performed by a
Certified Electrical Inspector pursuant to 815 KAR
35:015.

101.4.2 Gas. The provisions of NFPA 54, National
Fuel Gas Code, shall apply to the installation of gas
piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and
related accessories as covered in this code. These
requirements apply to gas piping systems extending

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 from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of
appliances and the installation and operation of
residential and commercial gas appliances and
related accessories.

101.4.3 Mechanical. The provisions of the
International Mechanical Code shall apply to the
installation. alterations. repairs, and replacement of
mechanical systems. including equipment,
appliances. fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances.
including ventilating, heating. cooling, air-
conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators.
and other energy—related systems.

101.4.4 Plumbing. The provisions of the Kentucky
State Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation.
alteration. repair and replacement of plumbing
systems. including equipment. appliances. fixtures,
fittings and appurtenances. and where connected to
a water or sewage system and all aspects of a
medical gas system. All plumbing installations shall
be installed under the supervision of a Kentucky
Licensed Master Plumber, and inspected and
approved by the state plumbing inspector prior to
usage.

101 .4.5 Fire protection. The provisions of the
International Fire Code shall apply to matters
affecting or relating to new construction in buildings
where specifically referenced in this code. only.

101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the International

Energy Conservation Code as referenced in Chapter
13 of this code shall apply to all matters governing
the design and construction of buildings for energy
efficiency.

101.4.7 One- and two-family dwellings.
Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple
single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than
three stories high with separate means of egress
and their accessory structures shall comply with the
Kentucky Residential Code.

101.5 Fire safety authority. The State Fire Marshal
and the local fire code official shall continue to be the
authority having jurisdiction for enforcement of the
Kentucky Standards of Safety (Fire Prevention Code) in
existing buildings not regulated by this code. and for
continued fire safety maintenance in buildings
constructed and approved under this code.

101.6 Accepted engineering practice. In the absence
of provisions not specifically contained in this code or
final decisions of the appeals board, the specifications
and standards listed in Chapter 35 shall be deemed to
represent accepted engineering practice with respect to
materials, equipment, system or method of construction
as specified and shall be acceptable.

SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY

102.1 General. Where. in any specific case, different
sections of this code specify different materials,

methods of construction or other requirements, the
most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict
between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall be
applicable.

102.2 Other laws. Other local or state law shall be
consulted to determine the existence of other powers
given to the code official, such as those related to
demolition or authority over unsafe structures unless a
change of occupancy as required by Chapter 34 is
made or proposed. Otherwise, this code shall not be
cited as authority for upgrading existing structures
which are not under construction.

102.3 Application of references. References to
chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not
specifically identified by number, shall be construed to
refer to such chapter. section or provision of this code.

102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes
and standards referenced in this code shall be
considered part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference. Where
differences occur between provisions of this code and
referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this
code shall apply; and newer editions of any standards
may be used to meet the intent of the code in lieu of the
adopted edition.

102.5 Partial invalidity. In the event any part or
provision of this code is held to be illegal or void, this
shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of
the other parts or provisions.

102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any
structure existing on the date of adoption of this code
shall be permitted to continue without change, except
as is specifically covered in this code, the Kentucky Fire
Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official
for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and
the public. Application of this code to existing buildings
shall apply as required by Section 3401 when
alterations, additions or changes of occupancy as set
forth in Chapter 34 of this code are proposed or occur.

102.6.1 Moved structures. Buildings and
structures moved into or within the Commonwealth
shall comply with the provisions of this code for new
buildings and structures and shall not be used or
occupied until the certificate of occupancy, if
required, has been issued by the code official. This
provision does not apply to manufactured homes.

SECTION 103
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION

103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The
department of building inspection is hereby created and
the official in charge thereof shall be known as the
building official.
103.2 Appointment. The building official shall be
appointed by the chief appointing authority of the
jurisdiction and the official shall be certified as required
bylaw.

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 103.3 Enforcement personnel. In accordance with the
prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the
concurrence of the appointing authority, the building
official shall have the authority to appoint trainees and
other certified inspectors as necessary. Such
employees shall have powers as allowed by law and
delegated by the building official.

103.4 Certified inspectors. The local government shall
provide at least one Kentucky Certified Building
inspector, Level I, pursuant to 815 KAR 7:070 and
employ or contract with a certified electrical inspector in
accordance with KRS 1983.060 (1) and (11). The local
government shall report the name of all inspectors to
the Office and the Office shall be notified of any
changes in inspector personnel.

103.5 General authority. The building official is hereby
authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this
code. The building official shall have the authority to
render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies
and procedures in order to clarify the application of its
provisions. Such interpretations, policies and
procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and
purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures
shall not have the effect of waiving requirements
specifically provided for in this code.

103.6 Applications and permits. The building official
shall receive applications; review construction
documents and issue permits for the erection, alteration
and moving of buildings and structures; inspect the

premises for which such permits have been issued; and
enforce compliance with the provisions of this code.

103.7 Notices and orders. The building official shall
issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure
compliance with this code.

103.8 inspections. The building official shall make all
of the required inspections, or the building official shall
have the authority to accept reports of inspection by
approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such
inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a
responsible officer of such approved agency or by the
responsible individual. The building official is authorized
to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to
report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject
to the approval of the appointing authority.

103.9 Identification. The building official shall carry
proper identification when inspecting structures or
premises in the performance of duties under this code.

103.10 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make
an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or
where the building official has reasonable cause to
believe that there exists in a structure or upon a
premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation
of this code which makes the structure or premises
unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official is
authorized to enter the structure or premises at
reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties
imposed by this code, provided that if such structure or
premises be occupied that credentials be presented to

the occupant and entry requested. If such structure or
premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first
make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other
person having charge or control of the structure or
premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the

building official shall have recourse to the remedies
provided by law to secure entry.

103.11 Department records. The building official shall
keep official records of applications received, permits
and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of
inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such
records shall be retained in the official records for the
period required for retention of public records as
promulgated by the Kentucky Department of Libraries
and Archives pursuant to KRS 171.450.

103.12 Liability. The building official, member of the
Board of Appeals or employee charged with the
enforcement of this code, while a