KRS 513.020: Arson in the first degree.

(1) A person is guilty of arson in the first degree when, with intent to destroy or damage

a building, he starts a fire or causes an explosion, and;

(a) The building is inhabited or occupied or the person has reason to believe the

building may be inhabited or occupied; or

(b) Any other person sustains serious physical injury as a result of the fire or

explosion or the firefighting as a result thereof.

(2) Arson in the first degree is a Class A felony.