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Proposed Administrative Regulations

The administrative regulations are also available on the Legislative Research Commission’s website, at https://legislature.ky.gov/Law/kar/Pages/default.aspx
The forms in the administrative regulations below are not currently in effect and should not be used until their effective date.

KAR #Summary
815 KAR 4.010This administrative regulation establishes the annual inspection requirements and fees for elevators, chairlifts, fixed guideway systems, and platform lifts within the Commonwealth.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Annual inspection of elevators, chairlifts, fixed guideway systems, and platform lifts.4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProposed Administrative Regulation 4.010 
Regulatory Impact Statement 4.010 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 4.025This administrative regulation establishes the permit and inspection fees for passenger elevators, freight elevators, chairlifts, fixed guideway systems, and platform lifts.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Permit and inspection fees for new and altered elevators, chairlifts, fixed guideway systems, and platform lifts.4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProposed Administrative Regulation 4.025 
Regulatory Impact Statement 4.025 
Incorporated Material 4.025 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 7.070This administrative regulation establishes the testing, training, continuing education, and enforcement responsibilities for qualifying persons to be inspectors for the enforcement of the Kentucky Building Code and the Kentucky Residential Code.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
The Kentucky Certified Building Inspector Program.4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProposed Administrative Regulation 7.070 
Regulatory Impact Statement 7.070 
Incorporated Materials 7.070 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 15.010This administrative regulation establishes the definitions for terms used in 815 KAR Chapter 15.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Definitions for 815 KAR Chapter 15.4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProposed Administrative Regulation 15.010 
Regulatory Impact Statement 15.010 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 15.025This administrative regulation establishes the design, construction, and inspection requirements of the boiler inspection section for all boilers and pressure vessels not exempted by KRS 236.060.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
New installations, general design, construction, and inspection criteria for boilers, pressure vessels, and pressure piping.4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProposed Administrative Regulation 15.025 
Regulatory Impact Statement 15.025 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 15.026This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for inspections and safe maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Existing boilers and pressure vessels; testing, repairs, inspection, and safety factors.4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProspoed Administrative Regulation 15.026 
Regulatory Impact Statement 15.026 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 15.027This administrative regulation establishes the fees for permits and inspections for boilers, pressure vessels, and pressure piping.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Fees and certificates for boiler and pressure vessel inspection.4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProposed Administrative Regulation 15.027 
Regulatory Impact Statement 15.027 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 15.080This administrative regulation establishes the fees, standards, and forms incident to the licensing of boiler and pressure vessel contractors, owner facilities, owner’s piping inspectors, and independent inspection agencies.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Boiler and pressure vessel licenses.4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProposed Administrative Regulation 15.080 
Regulatory Impact Statement 15.080 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 25.020This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for retailers to obtain a license to sell recreational vehicles and the standards for issuing a certificate of acceptability to manufacturers of recreational vehicles.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Recreational vehicles.4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProsposed Administrative Regulation 25.020 
Regulatory Impact Statement 25.020 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 25.050This administrative regulation establishes the standards for the design, manufacture, installation, and sale of new and used manufactured homes and mobile homes, and for B seal application requirements.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Administration and enforcement of manufactured housing construction standards.4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProposed Administrative Regulation 25.050 
Regulatory Impact Statement 25.050 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 25.060This administrative regulation establishes the standards for licensing persons and companies engaged in the sale of manufactured homes and mobile homes, establishes the standards for certificate of acceptability for manufacturers of manufactured homes, and establishes the requirements for certified installer seals and certification of manufactured home installers.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Licensing and certifications with manufactured homes and mobile homes.4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProposed Administrative Regulation 25.060 
Regulatory Impact Statement 25.060 
Incorporated Material 25.060 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 25.090This administrative regulation establishes minimum requirements for the installation and inspection of manufactured homes or mobile homes on permanent foundations.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Site preparation, installation, and inspection requirements. 4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProposed Administrative Regulation 25.090 
Regulatory Impact Statement 25.090 
Incorporated Materials 25.090 
Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
815 KAR 35.015This administrative regulation establishes the procedures for achieving and maintaining certification as an electrical inspector.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Certification of electrical inspectors4/10/2026max.fuller@ky.govProposed Administrative Regulation 35.015 
Regulatory Impact Statement 35.015 
Incorporated Material 35.015 
Meeting Notice