# KRS § 323.031: 323.031 Applicability of chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C323_S323.031

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 323.031
- **Heading:** 323.031 Applicability of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 323 / Section 323.031

## Text

323.031 Applicability of chapter.

(1) If the drawings and specifications are signed by the author thereof with the true

titles of their occupations as may be required by law, this chapter does not apply to:

(a) Any building which is to be used for farm purposes only;

(b) Any residential structure that does not require the services or seal of an

architect or engineer either under the Uniform State Building Code pursuant

to KRS 198B.050 or under KRS 323.033;

(c) Any building classified by use group other than those listed under KRS

323.033 so long as the services or seal of an architect or engineer as applicable

is not required for such other use group under the Uniform State Building

Code pursuant to KRS 198B.050 or;

(d) Any structure not classified as a building by KRS 323.010(4).

(2) Provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:

(a) Any individual, partnership, or firm acting solely as a consultant to an

architect licensed in the Commonwealth;

(b) An architect or other person acting solely as an officer or employee of the

United States government.

(3) A licensed professional engineer may prepare plans and specifications for and

supervise the construction of structures as an incident to the practice of his own

profession.

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