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The Kent/“ckv
Building COdB

First Edition
1980

James R. Smith
Editor, Kentucky Edit/on

Adopted and promulgated by the Kentucky
Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction

KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

The 127 Building — U.S.127 South
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Telephone (502) 564-8090

 

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by the Interstate Printers and Publishers, Inc.
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First printing in modified Kentucky format; December, 1979

 

 EFFECTIVE DATES

()n Febr nary 1:3. 1980 the Kentut‘ky Building Code beeornes mandatorily
eliet the for all buildings in Kentueky in excess of three (3) stories: or in
extess ol twenty thousand (20.000) square feet; or intended for assembly.
edtrt ational. institutional. or high hazard oeeupant‘y: or business or indus-
trial oteupaney irr exeess of 100 persons; or for ttse as a frozen food locker

plant.

'l'he Kentttt ky Bttildirrg (lode beeonres mandatorily effettiye for other
btttldtngs on a (minty-wide basis on the lollowirrg s(hedule:

February 15.1980

Boyd. ( Ianrpbell. Dayiess. Fayette. Franklin. Jefferson. Kenton. MeCraeken
and Warren.

August]5.1981

.-\llen. Anderson. Barren. Bath, Bell. Boone. Bourbon. Boyle. Bracken.
Breathitt. Bullitt. Caldwell. (lalloway. Carroll. Carter. Christian. Clark.
(Ilay. (Irittenden. listill. Fleming. Floyd. Fttlton. Gallatin. Graves. Gray-
son. ('yreenup. Hardin. Harlan. Harrison. Henderson. Henry. Hopkins.
Jessamine, johnson. Knox. Lartre. Laurel. Lett'her. Lewis. Logan. Madi-
son. Magollin. Marshall. Marion. Mason. Mercer. .\Iontgornery. Mtrhlen-
berg. Nelson. Nieholas. ()ldharn. Pendleton. Perry. Pike. Powell. Pulaski.
Robertson. Rowan. Scott. Shelby. Simpson. Taylor. Todd. Union.
Washington. Wayne. Webster. Whitley. \\'oodford.

August15.1982

Adair. Ballard. Breekinridge. Butler . (larlisle. (Iasey. (llinton.(lunrberland.
l‘ithnonson. lilliott. Garrard. (lrant, Green. Harrtoek. Hart. Hiekrnan.
‘laekson. Knott, Latt'renee. Lee. Leslie. LlIM'Olll. Liyingston. Lyon.
.\lt(lreary. Mt Lean. Martin. Menilee. Meade. Metealle. Monroe. Morgan.
()hio. ()wett. ()Wsley. R()( ktastle. Russell. Sperteet. 'lirigg. 'I‘rintble and
\Yolle.

.\ny lot al goterrrnrent may make the Kentut ky Building (lode eflet tiye

within its jttristlittiotr prior to these mandatory dates by passing art
ordinanee.

 

 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Commonwealth of Kentucky gratefully tu‘knowletlges the (‘ontrihu—
tion of time. expertise and diligent effort generously given by the members
of the Kentuekv Board of Housing. Buildings and (Ionsuut'tron in the
development of the Kentucky Building Code. The members (luring this

period were:

jarnes 5'. Bird
Versailles, Kentucky

Frank Hart; Sr.
Owenslmro. Kentut‘ky

F. Lynn Luallen
Frankfort. Kentut‘ky

Delbert]. Meleher
Louisville. Kentut‘ki

Charles Murphy
Lexington. Kentttt ky

Frank f. O Neil
Louisville. Kentutky

Robert 51(11an
Frankfort, Kenturkr

Robert Stephens
Frankfort. Kentutkr

[ilrnus ('sser)‘
Louisville. Kentut‘ky

jumm sf. ])()('/)/\'I’I
Ft. 'l‘lmtnas. Kentut k\

If. H. [In/(urn!)
Lexington. Kentut k\

[.(‘U .llr’rllI/INI
Fli/ttlx-llttmvn, Kentut kx

Lexier Allirnnm
liatliugton. K(‘lllll( k\

[idu'arrl Nairn
l’resttntlnug, Kentut k3

_/(une.\1\’1t(/I
(imington. Kentut k\

()(tr/ 1’. Xrnouh
Frankfort, KHlIllt kr

Donna Terry
I’rimeton. Kentut k3

Thomas H'. H'n/(lmn. ,Ir,
Ilopkit/rsnlle, Kenturk)

Donald Qt [Ht/[me
Lexington, Kentut‘kt

 

 815 FAR 7.012 Departmental Plan Review Fees

HHLATES TD- KRS Chapter 1988

PIRSVANT T0: KRS 1988,050(5) and KRS 198B.060(10)

NFC SITY AND FVNCTION- KRS 1988.0SO(5) authorizes the
board nf Puusinfl, Buildings and Construction to issue regula-
tions which are necessary to implement the Kentucky Building
Cndv Jud HRS 1W%B_Ofifl(lo) authorizes the Department to create
a schedule of fees to fullv cover the cost of the services
nurturmud under the code. This regulation establishes the
donartmcniwl fee for plan review under the Kentucky Building
(ImlC.

Vvv'inn 1, Submission of Plans and Fees. (1) All plans
in} shwti(italinns required to be submitted to the department
audit vhw Fruiuckv Building Code shall he accompanied by
the Applicable fee as set forth in this regulation,rounded to
the nearest dollar.
ll rec" required herein shall be in check fort oayable
'v th i« i : S‘ntu Treasurer.
(5) l approval For construction shall be issued by the
drnnrtmenz until all required fees have been paid.
fut The plan review fees required by this reyulation are
ntundvd to cover the cast of corresponding inspections for
rn“nli1nc0 wilt such Dlnns.
fec inn 2. New (unstruction. (1) Departmental Dlan review
vs mr new hulldings shall be calculated by multiplying .ODl
3hv construe ion cost of each Occupancy tvpe as listed in
' "iv "(i1 lm-xim' lahle

l
A« f

HCCYVANCY TYPE COST PER SQUAPE ?OOT

Pcsidentlnl (excluding single 30
family dwellings and
duplexesl

Asstwhlv flccupancies

Nichlcluh/Restaurants
All Other Assembly

qucntionnl

Dav Care Centers

Business

Vercnntilc

lndustrial Factories

Warehouses

lnstirutional

Frozen Food Plants

Hiuh laxard

All other non—residential

QLJIrAOOO«33<3ln

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:JA '
’30

 

 (2) Plan review fees for additions to existing buildings,
which do not require the entire building to conform to the
Kentucky Building Code, shall be calculated in accordance
with Subsection (1) by the measurement of the square footage
of the addition, only.

(3) Plan review fees for existing buildings in which the use
group or occupancy type is changed shall be calculated in
accordance with Subsection (1) by using the total square
footage of the entire building or structure under the new
occupancy type.

(4) Plan review fees for alterations and repairs not other—
wise covered by this section shall be calculated by multiplying
the contractor's cost for the repairs by .001.

Section 3. Specialized Fees. In addition to the fees
required by Section 2, the following fees must be paid for
the specialized plan reviews listed:

(1) Sprinkler fees.

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER RE\'1E\\' FFF TABLE
Sprinkler Heads Plan Rmic“ Fee
4 - 200 $50.00
20| - 300 560,00
30| — 400 $30.00
40| - 750 $100 00
mcr 750 $100.00 plus l0: pcr sprinkler mur 750

(2) Fire Detection System Review Fee — $10.00 per 5,000 square
feet up to 70,000 square feet; over 70,000 square feet - 9160.00 plus
$15.00 per each additional 20,000 square foot.

(3) Standpipe Plan Review Fee — 930.00 (Combination Standpipe and
Risers plans will be reviewed under automatic sprinkler review fee
schedule.)

(A) Carbon Dioxide Suppression System Review Fee - l to 175
pounds of agent — $35 00; over 175 pounds of agent - S35 00 plus 20¢
per pound in excess of 175 pounds.

(5) Halon 1301 Suppression System Review Fee — Up to 35 pounds
of agent - $35.00; over 35 pounds - $35.00 plus 50¢ per pound in
excess of 35 pounds.

(6) Foam Suppression System Review Fee - $35.00 per 50 gallons of
foam concentrate.

(7) Range Hoods Review Fee — $20.00 per hood

(8) Tanks Installation Plan Review Fee — $25.00 for the
first tank and $5.00 for each additional tank.

 

 FOREWARD

The Kentucky Building Code is essentially theBOCA Basic Building Code
published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators. Interna-
tional. luc.. with a new administrative section written to conform with
Kentucky law and other selective additions. deletions or changes.

The Kentucky Building Code includes the State Plumbing Code which
is reprinted herein as Article 17. It includes the National Electrical Code.
19781‘1dition. NFiPA =70. published by the National Fire Protection Asso-
ciation. 170 Atlantic Avenue. Boston. Massachusetts 02210. It also includes
the BOCA Basic Energy Code 1978. These latter publications are not
111(1ll(1(‘(l herein because of their btrlk and specialized use. However. they
are readily available from their publishers.

The Kentucky Building Code states regulations in terms of measured
performance rather than in rigid specification of materials and. in this
way. makes possible the acceptance of new materials and methods of
construction which can be evaluated by accepted standards. without the
necessity of adopting cumbersome amendments for each variable condition.

By presenting the purposes to be accomplished rather than the method
to be followed. the code allows the designer the widest possible freedom
and does not hamper development. It accepts nationally recognized stand-
ards as the criteria for evaluation of minimum safe practice. or for deter-
mining the performance of materials or systems of construction. The
application of these standards is stated in the text of the code requirements.
and the standards are listed and identified in the appendices of the code.
making it practical and convenient to update any standard as it is revised or
reissued by the sponsoring agency.

This edition presents the code as originally promulgated on August 15.
1979.

This code may be amended by proposals to the Kentucky Board of
Housing. Buildings and Construction by code enforcement officials.
industry and design professionals. and other interested persons and organ-
izations. Changes are discussed in an open meeting of the Board. Changes
approved are printed in the Kentucky Administrative Register and for-
warded to the BOCA organization for inclusion in their mailings to
BOCA's Kentucky rrrembers.

 

  

 

Note to Kentucky
Building Code Users

Double vertical lines have been uddul in lllt‘ margins
adjacent to all passages of [he (‘0le text whirl] un-
changed from the original text of [he B()(I;\ Basir
Building Code 1978.

 

 

 

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article 1 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
(815 KAR 7:010)

Section

Definitions
Scope
Applicability
Ordinary repairs
Installation of service equipment
Existing structures

Departments of building inspection
Duties and powers of the building official
Duties and powers of the department
New materials and modifications
Inspections,

Right of entry

Application for permit required

Permit required

Conditions of permit

Fees

Certificate of use and occupancy
Posting structures

Violations and remedies

Notice to owner

Authority for existing buildings

Local board of appeals

Appeals procedures

Action of the board

Construction control and responsibilities
Validity

Effective dates for KBC application
Alternative codes

Day care centers

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4
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8
9
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Article 2 DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS

200.0 General

201.0 General definitions

202.0 Use group classification

203.0 Use group A, assembly buildings

2040 Use group B. business buildings

205.0 Use group F, factory and industrial buildings
206.0 Use group H, high hazard buildings

207.0 Use group I, institutional buildings

208.0 Use group M, mercantile buildings

2090 Use group R, residential buildings

 

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Article 2—continued

Section
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Article 4

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Use group 8. storage buildings

Use group T, temporary and miscellaneous uses '
Doubtful use classification

Mixed use and occupancy

Construction classification

Type 1. fireproof construction

Type 2, noncombustible construction

Type 3, exterior masonry wall construction

Type 4. frame construction

GENERAL BUILDING LIMITATIONS

General

Fire limits

Restrictions within the fire limits
Restrictions outside fire limits
Existing buildings

General area and height limitations
Area exceptions

Unlimited areas

Height exceptions

Street encroachments

Permissible street projections
Permissible yard and court encroachments
Special and temporary projections
Awnings and canopies

Temporary structures

Physically handicapped and aged
Special historic buildings and districts

SPECIAL USE AND
OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

General

Explosion hazards

Volatile flammables

Fire prevention code

Special permits and certificates of fitness
Existing buildings

Liquefied petroleum gases

Pyroxylin plastics

Use and storage of flammable film

Use and storage of combustible fibers
Combustible dusts, grain processing and storage
Paint spraying and spray booths

Dry cleaning establishments

 

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Article 4—continued

Section
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Private garages

Public garages

Motor fuel service stations

Motor vehicle repair shops

Places of public assembly

Public assembly other than theatres
Amusement parks

Stadiums and grandstands

Drive~in motion picture theatres
Tents, air-supported structures and other temporary structures
Parking lots

Mobile units

Motels

Radio and television towers

Radio and television antennae
Swimming pools

Open parking structures

Fallout shelters

High rise buildings

Covered malls

LIGHT, VENTILATION AND SOUND

TRANSMISSION CONTROL

General

Plans and specifications

Standards of natural light

Standards of natural ventilation
Artificial light and ventilation

Reserved

Natural lighting and ventilation of rooms
Lighting and venting of special spaces
Basements and cellars

Business and work rooms

Assembly rooms

Rooms of institutional buildings

Bath and toilet rooms

Stairways and exitways

Required fresh air supply

Ventilation of shafts other than elevator and dumbwaiter
hoistways

Courts

Rear yards

Obstruction of courts and yards

Fire emergency ventilating system

Fire ventilation of open wells

Window cleaning safeguards

Sound transmission control in residential buildings

 

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Article 6

Section
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Article 7

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MEANS OF EGRESS

General

Plans and specifications

Use and occupancy requirements
Air-conditioned buildings
Reserved

Maintenance of exitways
Occupancy load

Types and location of exitways
Capacity of exits

Number of exitways

Exitway access passageways and corridors
Grade passageways and lobbies used as an exitway element
Means of egress doorways
Revolving doors

Horizontal exits

Egress ramps

Interior exitway stairways

Access to roof

Smokeproof enclosures

Exterior exitway stairways
Moving exitway stairways

Fire escapes

Slidescapes

Exit signs and lights

Means of egress lighting

Hazards to means of egress

STRUCTURAL AND FOUNDATION
LOADS AND STRESSES

General

Design safe load

Test safe load

Design live load

Design dead load

Existing buildings

Uniformly distributed live loads
Concentrated loads

Impact loads

Special loads

Roof loads

Snow load

Wind load

Wind on vertical surfaces

Wind on inclined surfaces

Wind loads on signs, tank and radio towers and chimneys
Earthquake load

Combination of loads

 

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Article 7—continued

Section
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Article 8

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Live load reduction

Allowable working stresses
Bearing value of soils
Foundation investigations

Soil test procedure

Allowable foundation loads
Depth of footings

Footing design

Timber footings, wood foundations
Steel grillages

Concrete footings

Masonry unit footings

Mat, raft and float foundations
Pier foundations

Pile foundations

Corrosion protection
Allowable pile loads

Timber piles

Precast concrete piles
Cast~in-p|ace concrete piles
Steel pipe and tapered tubular piles
Caissons

Structural steel piles
Composite piles

Special piles and caissons

Part A MATERIALS AND TESTS

General

Basic classification of construction materials
Tests

Conditions of acceptance
Approvals

Masonry construction units
Brick units

Structural clay tile units
Glazed masonry units
Concrete units

Gypsum units

Structural glass block units
Architectural terra cotta
Natural stone

Cast stone

Mortar for masonry

Concrete aggregates
Ready-mix concrete

Structural wood glues

Interior Iathing and plastering

 

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Article 8—continued

Section

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Article 8

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Article 8

857.0
858.0

Exterior Iathing and stucco
Plastering materials
Plaster bases

Fiber boards

Plywood

Wallboards and sheathing

Part B STEEL, MASONRY, CONCRETE,
GYPSUM AND LUMBER CONSTRUCTION 241

Structural steel construction
Formed steel construction

Steel joist construction
Reinforcing steel

Cast steel construction

Cast iron construction

Special steels

Light weight metal alloys
Masonry wall construction
Bonding of walls

Lateral bracing of walls

Chases and recesses in bearing walls
Corbeled and projected masonry
Bearing on hollow unit walls
Plain concrete

Reinforced concrete

Controlled concrete

Ordinary concrete

Structural cinder concrete
Short span floor filling
Concrete-filled pipe columns
Pneumatic concrete

Minimum concrete dimensions
Reinforced gypsum concrete
Reinforced brickwork
Reinforced hollow block construction
Lumber and timber construction
Heavy timber type construction
Wood frame construction

Stress skin panels

Structural glued laminated timber and built-up wood
construction

Part C BUlLDING ENCLOSURES,
WALLS AND WALL THlCKNESS

Enclosure walls
Protection of wall openings

 

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Article B—continued

Section
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Article 9

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923.0
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Fire access panels

Structural glass block walls

Wall facings and veneers
Structural glass veneers

Thin stone and tile veneers
Metal veneers

Plastic veneers

Thickness of solid masonry walls
Thickness of panel walls
Parapet walls

Foundation walls

Retaining walls

Isolated piers

Waterproofing and floodproofing
Ratproofing

Protection against decay and termites
Fire protection and firestopping
Thermal insulating materials

FIRERESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS

General

Plans and specifications

Fire hazard classification
Fireresistance tests

Flameresistance tests

Special fireresistive requirements
Exterior walls

Fire walls and party walls

Fire wall openings

Fire separation walls

Vertical shafts

Fireresistance of structural members
Fireresistance rated floor/ roof-ceiling assemblies
Roof construction

Exterior opening protectives

Fire doors

Fire windows and shutters

Wired glass

Fireresistive requirements for plaster
Firestopping

Interior finish and trim

Application of interior finish
Combustible materials permitted in floor construction of
Type 1 and Type 2 buildings
Decorative material restrictions
Exterior trim restrictions

 

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Article 9—continued

Section
925.0 Roof structures
926.0 Roof coverings

Article 10 CHIMNEYS, FLUES AND VENT PIPES

1000.0 General

1001.0 Plans and specifications

1002.0 Performance test and acceptance criteria
1003.0 Chimneys

1004.0 Appliances requiring chimneys

1005.0 Existing buildings

1006.0 Vent systems

1007.0 Fireplaces

1008.0 lncinerators

1009.0 Construction of metal ducts and vents
1010.0 Spark arrestors

Article 11 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS 323

1100.0 General

1101.0 Plans and specifications

1102.0 Inspections and tests

1103.0 Existing buildings

1104.0 Fees

1105.0 Boiler rooms

1106.0 Drying rooms

1107.0 Refuse chutes

1108.0 Refuse vaults

1109.0 Dust, stock and refuse conveyor systems

Article 12 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

1200.0 General

1201.0 Plans and specifications

1202.0 Fire suppression systems

1203.0 Suppression system selection

1204.0 Water sprinkler systems

1205.0 Limited area sprinkler systems

1206.0 Water spray fixed systems

1207.0 Foam extinguishing systems

1208.0 Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems

1209.0 Halogenated fire extinguishing systems

1210.0 Dry chemical extinguishing systems

1211.0 Standpipe systems

1212.0 Standpipes for buildings under construction or demolition
1213.0 Fire department connections

1214.0 Water supply and other extinguishing supply media
1215.0 Yard hydrants

1216.0 Automatic fire alarm systems

 

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Article 12—continued

Section
1217.0 Manual fire alarm systems (pull stations)
1218.0 Supervision

Article 13 PRECAUTIONS DURING BUILDING
OPERATIONS

1300.0 General

1301.0 Plans, specifications and special permits
1302.0 Tests

1303.0 Inspection

1304.0 Maintenance

1305.0 Existing buildings

1306.0 Protection of public and workmen
1307.0 Excavations

1308.0 Regulation of lots

1309.0 Retaining walls and partition fences
1310.0 Storage of materials

1311.0 Removal of waste material

1312.0 Protection of adjoining property
1313.0 Protection of floor and wall openings
1314.0 Scaffolds

1315.0 Hoists

1316.0 Stairways and ladders

1317.0 Lighting

1318.0 Fire hazards

1319.0 Health hazards

1320.0 Welding safety precautions

1321.0 Sanitation

1322.0 Disputes

Article 14 RESERVED

Article 15 ELECTRICAL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT

1500.0 General

Article 16 ELEVATOR, DUMBWAITER AND
CONVEYOR EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE

1600.0 General
1601.0 Plans, specifications and permits

 

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1602.0 Tests and inspections

1603.0 Certificate of compliance

1604.0 Maintenance and accidents

1605.0 Existing installations

1606.0 Alterations

1607.0 Power elevator operation

1608.0 Elevator speed limits

1609.0 Hoistway enclosures and venting

1610.0 Elevator-exitway restrictions

1611.0 Elevator and dumbwaiter machinery and equipment

1612.0 Hoistways and related construction for passenger and freight
elevators and dumbwaiters

1613.0 Elevator opening protectives

1614.0 Elevator car emergency signals

1615.0 Manlifts

1616.0 Industrial lifts and loading ramps

1617.0 Automotive lifts

1618.0 Conveyors

1619.0 Moving stairways

Article 17 STATE PLUMBING CODE (815 KAR 20) 389

20:010 Definitions

20:020 Parts or materials list

20:040 Truck identification

20:050 installation permits

20:060 Quality and weight of materials

20:070 Plumbing fixtures

202080 Waste pipe size

20:090 Soil, waste and vent systems

20:100 Joints and connections

202110 Traps and cleanouts

201120 Water supply and distribution

20:130 House sewers and storm water piping; method of installation
20:150 Inspections and tests

20:160 Private and commercial septic systems

20:170 Mobile home park waste systems and connections
20:180 Special connections

20:190 Public buildings

Article 18 PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION

1800.0 General

1801.0 Plans and specifications

1802.0 Tests of prefabricated assemblies

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Article 18—continued

Section

1804.0 Prefabricated units

1805.0 Existing systems and approvals

1806.0 Approvals based on design

1807.0 Approvals based on tests

1808.0 Materials, dimensions and methods of fabrication
1809.0 Light gage steel frame construction

1810.0 Light wood frame construction

1811.0 Light reinforced concrete frame construction
1812.0 Light reinforced gypsum frame construction
1813.0 Fireresistance rating and firestopping

1814.0 Light and ventilation

1815.0 Egress facilities

1816.0 Plumbing, piping and sanitary equipment
1817.0 Heating and air—conditioning

1818.0 Electric wiring and equipment

Article 19 LIGHT-TRANSMITTING PLASTIC
CONSTRUCTION

1900.0 General

1901.0 Design and installation

1902.0 Glazing of unprotected openings
1903.0 Exterior wall panels

1904.0 Roof panels

1905.0 Skylight assemblies

1906.0 Light-diffusing systems

1907.0 Partitions

1908.0 Bathroom accessories

1909.0 Awnings and similar structures
1910.0 Greenhouses

Article 20 ENERGY CONSERVATION

2000.0 General

2001.0 Plans and specifications

2002.0 Exterior envelope requirements
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  LIST OF APPENDICES

General notes concerning standards cited

Appendix A
Appendix 8

Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix 6

Appendix H

Appendix I
Appendix J
Appendix K

Appendix L
Appendix M
Appendix N
Appendix 0
Appendix P

REFERENCE STANDARDS AGENCIES

ACCEPTED ENGINEERING PRACTICE
STANDARDS

MATERIAL STANDARDS

STRUCTURAL UNIT TEST STANDARDS
STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY TEST STANDARDS
DURABILITY TEST STANDARDS

FIRE TEST AND FLAME SPREAD TEST
STANDARDS

STANDARD TlME-TEMPERATURE FIRE TEST
CONTROLS

FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS
UNIT DEAD LOADS FOR DESIGN PURPOSES

UNIT WORKING STRESSES FOR ORDINARY
MATERIALS

LOAD DESIGN CRITERIA
RECOMMENDED NAILING SCHEDULE
METRIC EQUIVALENTS

ABOUT THE BOCA ORGANIZATION
UPDATE SERVICE BULLETINS

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  ARTICLE 1 (815 KAR 7:010)

ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
. OF THE KENTUCKY BUILDING CODE

Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction

Section 1. Definitions

(llBoard of Housing or “Board" means the Kentucky Board of Housing.
Buildings and Construction.

(2) BOCA means Building Officials and Code Administrators International.
Inc.

(3) Building means any combination of materials. whether portable or fixed.
which comprises a structure affording facilities or shelter for any human
occupancy. whether infrequent or regular. The word “building" shall be
construed \yhereyer used herein as if followed by the words “or part or
parts thereof and all equipment therein" unless the context Clearly
requires a different meaning. “Building"shall also mean swimming pools
constructed below grade on site. but not swimming pools assembled
abme grade on site. “Building“ shall not mean a mobile home. or a farm
dwelling or other farm buildings and structures incident to the operation
and maintenance of the farm if such farm structures are located outside
the boundary of a municipality and are not used in the business of retail
trade or used as a place of regular employment for ten ( 10) or more people
or structures used in the storage or processing of timber products.

(.1) Commissioner means the Commissioner of the Department of Housing.
Buildings and Construction.

(5) Department means the Department of Housing. Buildings and
Construction

(mlfire official means the Chief of the Fire Department or of the Fire
I’reyention Bureau. or if there is not a jurisdictional fire department or
fire preyention bureau. such officer as shall be designated by the appoint-

ing authority of the jurisdiction or his duly appointed representative. to
enforce the proyisions of KRS 227.300 and 8I5 KAR 10:020.

(7) Industrialized building system or “building system" means a structure or
component thereof which is wholly or in substantial part fabricated in an
ofllsilc manufacturing facility for installation or assembly on a perman—
cnt foundation at a building site in Kentucky. “lndustriali7ed building

 

 

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system“ includes a building ofany size or for any use all or any compo-
nent part of which is ofclosed construction made from precast concrete
panels. or precut wood sections fabricated to individual specifications in
an off-site manufacturing facility. and assembled in accordance with the
manufacturer‘s instruction.

(8)KAR means Kentucky Administrative Regulations.

(9)KBC means Kentucky Building Code.

(IO)KRS means Kentucky Revised Statutes.

(I l)Major structural change means alterations or repairs made within any
period oftwelve( l2) months. costing in excess of fifty (50) per cent of the
physical value of the structure. as determined by a comparison of the
BOCA Chart of construction costs and the value of the structure as
established by the tax records of the county in which the property is
located.

(12) Person means a person. partnership. corporation or other legal entity.

(I3)Single family dwelling means one ( I) unit providing complete independ-
ent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provi—
sions for living. sleeping. eating. cooking and sanitation. and which is not
connected to any other unit or building.

(l4)Trade or brand name house means any single structure made of precut or
prefabricated panels. sections or individual pieces that are sold or prefab—
ricated under a name that identifies both the manufacturer and a particu-
lar type of structure he makes. and that are assembled on a permanent
foundation by conventional homebuilding and electrical and plumbing
installation techniques.

Section 2 Scope: This regulation shall supersede any and all other conflicting
administration and enforcement provisions which may be incorporated by
reference within the KBC.

(l) The KBC shall control all matters concerning the construction. altera-
tion. addition. remodeling. use and occupancy classifications ofall buildings
in the state.

(2) Trade or brand name houses shall be constructed in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the KBC.

(3) The provisions ofthe KBC relating to single family dwellings. that are
not trade or brand name houses or industrialized building systems. shall be
mandatory only after a local government. by ordinancy. extends the applica-
tion ofthe KBC to those units. However. the State Plumbing Code and the
National Electrical Code shall be applicable to these units. whether or not the
local government passes an ordinance. A local government may not enforce
any building code other than the KBC on such units.

(4) Unless otherwise specifically provided within the K BC. all references to
article or section numbers. or to provisions not specifically identified by
number. shall be construed to refer to such article. section or provision ofthe
KBC.

(5) Nothing in the KBC shall require historic buildings listed on the state or
federal register to conform to new building requirements bec