Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.13-346

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225
Section 304.13-346 - Definitions for section - Optional rider to be offered to upgrade non-FORTIFIED single-family dwellings
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Cost to upgrade the single-family dwelling" means the cost required to upgrade the single-family dwelling to meet or exceed the construction standards required for the dwelling to comply with the most recent version of any applicable FORTIFIED Home construction standards published by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety or a successor entity; and
(b) "Non-FORTIFIED dwelling" means a dwelling that does not comply with the most recent version of any applicable FORTIFIED Home construction standards published by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety or a successor entity.
(2) All insurance companies writing property insurance for personal risks that provides coverage of any single-family dwelling located in Kentucky that is a non-FORTIFIED dwelling shall offer an optional rider, endorsement, or supplemental policy provision that provides the insured a right to receive claim payments for the cost to upgrade the single-family dwelling for any claim that:
(a) Is covered under the insurance policy or contract; and
(b) Requires replacement of the covered dwelling's roof as defined by the insurance policy or contract.

KRS 304.13-346

Added by 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 102,§ 3, eff. 7/15/2024, app. to insurance policies and contracts issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2026.