Define: Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) means the appointed figure or entity responsible for regulatory oversight and enforcement within a specified field.
Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) means the appointed figure or entity responsible for regulatory oversight and enforcement within a specified field.
Relevant Circumstances
- When a regulator or appointed body holds enforcement powers in a field
- If contractual obligations track the AHJ's directions or codes
- Where works require AHJ sign-off before completion