KRS 198B.6675: Powers of department and of authorized local governments to inspect

systems -- Powers to restrain and enjoin violations of KRS 198B.650 to

198B.689 -- Representation of department by state and local prosecutors.

(1) For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689, officers,

agents, and inspectors of the department or an authorized local government shall

have the power and authority to enter upon permitted premises at all reasonable

times with the consent of the property owner in order to make inspections, interview

all persons, and request proof of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning licenses,

installation permits, and other evidence of compliance. Officers, agents, and

inspectors of the department or an authorized local government shall have the

authority to issue a stop -work order to any owner, agent, or occupant of real

property whenever the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system under

inspection is found to be in violation of KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689 or the Uniform

State Building Code's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanical sections.

(2) Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other civil or criminal penalties, the

department and its officers, agents, and inspectors are authorized to institute and

maintain actions to restrain and enjoin any violation of KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689,

the Uniform State Building Code, the Uniform State Residential Code, or the rules

or the administrative regulations of the department relating thereto.

(3) City and county attorneys, Commonwealth's attorneys, and the Attorney General

may, within their respective jurisdictions, represent the department and its officers,

agents, and inspectors in the enforcement of provisions of KRS 198B.650 to

198B.689, the Unifo rm State Residential Code, and the Uniform State Building

Code.