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Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 198B.420.State Elevator and Fixed Guideway System Inspection Program; qualifications of director; appointment of general inspectors; investigation of alleged violations of KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The department shall administer all aspects of the State Elevator and Fixed Guideway System Inspection Program.

(2) The program shall be directed by a person with at least five (5) years' experience in the inspection or construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of elevators, fixed guideway systems, and their appurtenances.

(3) The commissioner may appoint and hire, from the holders of certificates of competency, general inspectors of elevators.

(4) Any person may request an investigation into an alleged violation of KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540 by giving notice to the department of the violation or danger. This notice shall be:

(a) In writing;

(b) Set forth with particularity regarding the grounds for the notice; and

(c) Signed by the person making the request.

(5) If, upon receipt of the request for investigation, the department determines that there is evidence that a violation or danger exists, the department shall conduct an investigation in accordance with KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540 as soon as practicable. If the department finds no grounds to substantiate that a violation or danger exists, the department shall notify the requesting party in writing of the findings within fourteen (14) calendar days of the determination.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 198B.420.State Elevator and Fixed Guideway System Inspection Program; qualifications of director; appointment of general inspectors; investigation of alleged violations of KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xvii-economic-security-and-public-welfare/ky-rev-st-sect-198b-420/

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