For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CODE. The Kentucky Building and Residential Codes and referenced codes and standards.
CODE OFFICIAL. The Director of the Department of Codes and Regulations or any authorized designee. The term CODE OFFICIAL
shall also be synonymous with the terms Building Official and Inspector as used herein.
CONTRACTOR and LICENSEE. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation identified or possessing a license issued in accordance with this chapter.
DEPARTMENT. The Department of Codes and Regulations.
DIRECTOR. The Director of the Department of Codes and Regulations.
ELECTRICAL MINOR REPAIR WORK. Work such as replacing snap switches, replacing fuses, lamp sockets and receptacles.
ELECTRICAL WORK. Pertains to the installation, alteration or repair of electrical wires and conduits for the purpose of transmitting electricity, and the fixtures and equipment in connection therewith.
HVAC. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
IDENTIFIED. A contractor, identified in this chapter, who has provided the Department with the necessary documents and/or proof to be officially listed as the same.
INSPECTOR. Persons employed or contracted by the Department to perform inspections of properties and work under the jurisdiction of this chapter to insure compliance with the same.
LICENSED. A contractor who has provided the Department proof that he or she has passed the required written examination and has all the other listed prerequisites for the particular profession as required by this chapter.
LOUISVILLE METRO. The geographic boundaries of Jefferson County, Kentucky.
LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT. A consolidated local government as provided by KRS, Chapter 67C, which governs Louisville Metro.
PERMIT. The document issued by Department of Codes and Regulations that allows the applicant to proceed with the proposed work.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 267-2007, approved 12-10-2007)