Unincorporated Adair County

Any construction, enlargement, remodeling, occupancy change, or work on electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems, per the 2007 Kentucky Building Code.

Note: Not all work requires a permit, but the county has not published a list. Contact the inspector to confirm whether a specific job is exempt.

Building code

2007 Kentucky Building Code

Contractor requirements

Trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) fall under Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction oversight; licensed contractors must pull their respective permits through the county program.

1. 01
   Call or email the local building inspector (Kenneth Blevins) with project details to confirm the needed Kentucky Building Code documents and fees.
2. 02
   Deliver drawings, owner/builder declarations, licensed trade data, and any code compliance documentation directly to the inspector or county office as instructed.
3. 03
   Inspector reviews for compliance, issues the permit, and schedules required inspections.
4. 04
   Complete inspections, resolve any deficiencies, and secure final sign-off or certificate of occupancy once the inspector approves all systems.

Source: Adair County Fiscal Court / Local Building Inspector ↗

• 606-706-5140 (phone)
• Kenneth_blvns@yahoo.com (email)

Inspection hours

Tuesday 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Typical sequence: Sequential system inspections per the 2007 Kentucky Building Code.