# KRS § 198B.080: 198B.080 Amendments to the Uniform State Building Code

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.080

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 198B.080
- **Heading:** 198B.080 Amendments to the Uniform State Building Code
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XVII / Chapter 198B / Section 198B.080

## Text

198B.080 Amendments to the Uniform State Building Code.

(1) Any interested party may suggest amendments to the Uniform State Building Code

to the department. The department shall transmit all suggested amendments to the

committee and receive comments from the committee on the advisability of the

suggested amendments.

(2) The department may amend the Uniform State Building Code at any time, but only

after notice in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A. Adopted amendments shall be

effective statewide.

(3) No amendment shall violate the performance orientation of the code, favor certain

materials or suppliers, or weaken the life safety features of the Uniform State

Building Code as specified in KRS 198B.050(3).

## Nearby sections

- [KRS § 198B.010 198B.010 Definitions for chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.010.md)
- [KRS § 198B.030 198B.030 Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction -- Comments from advisory committee to be received before promulgating administrative regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.030.md)
- [KRS § 198B.032 198B.032 Housing, Buildings and Construction Advisory Committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.032.md)
- [KRS § 198B.040 198B.040 General powers and duties of the department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.040.md)
- [KRS § 198B.050 198B.050 Uniform State Building Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.050.md)
- [KRS § 198B.060 198B.060 Local enforcement of Uniform State Building Code -- Workers' compensation coverage requirement -- Informal hearing -- Appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.060.md)
- [KRS § 198B.062 198B.062 Mandatory nature of approved construction documents -- Role of on-site inspectors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.062.md)
- [KRS § 198B.070 198B.070 Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.070.md)
- [KRS § 198B.080 198B.080 Amendments to the Uniform State Building Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.080.md)
- [KRS § 198B.085 198B.085 Requirement for compliance of agritourism building with Kentucky Building Code -- Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.085.md)
- [KRS § 198B.090 198B.090 Certification of professional classifications -- Training program for building code administration and enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.090.md)
- [KRS § 198B.092 198B.092 Licensed proprietary schools -- Articulation agreements -- Recognition -- Licensing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.092.md)
- [KRS § 198B.093 198B.093 Internship and cooperative placement hours to count towards licensure by department -- Hours of equivalency -- Administrative regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.093.md)
- [KRS § 198B.095 198B.095 Authorization for building inspectors training program -- Purpose -- Trust and agency fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXVII_C198B_S198B.095.md)

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