Unincorporated Barren County

Any new construction, addition, alteration, demolition, change of use, pool, manufactured home connection, or electrical work not listed as exempt by the Kentucky Residential Code requires a permit.

• Exempt Agricultural-only buildings on ten or more acres

Note: Dwellings and accessory structures on smaller parcels must be permitted. Consult the Kentucky Residential Code for other exempt situations.

Building code

Kentucky Residential Code (with state amendments) for residential work and Kentucky Building Code for commercial occupancies; the office also enforces the International Property Maintenance Code.

Permit validity

Permits expire 180 days after issuance unless extended.

Owner-builder

Owner-occupants may perform electrical work on their residence; landlords, rental units, or work for others must use a licensed electrician.

Contractor requirements

Electrical contractors must be licensed; other trades follow Kentucky licensing enforced through plan review.

Source: City of Glasgow Building and Electrical Inspectors Office ↗

1. 01
   Check the Kentucky Residential Code exemptions before filing (agriculture-only buildings on ten or more acres are exempt).
2. 02
   Gather required documentation including plot plan, dimensioned floor plan, roof framing plan, footing/foundation details, and specialty plans as needed.
3. 03
   Submit completed building permit application with estimated cost and contractor/owner contact data through Cloudpermit or at the office, paying applicable plan review fees.
4. 04
   The building official reviews the package for compliance with zoning, Kentucky Residential/Building Code, and the adopted maintenance code.
5. 05
   Once issued, schedule required inspections by calling (270) 651-3921; requests placed before 9:00 AM CST are typically done the same day.

Typical processing time: Zoning compliance certificates handled by the Joint City-County Planning Commission have a ten working day response window; the permit office does not publish a fixed turnaround, so contact the inspector for updates.

Source: City of Glasgow Building and Electrical Inspectors Office ↗

Fees are collected when permits are issued through Cloudpermit or at 200 South Green St. office during business hours.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• (270) 651-3921 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Requests placed before 9:00 AM CST are typically done the same day.

Inspection hours

Five days a week, excluding holidays

Time windows

Same-day inspections available when request is made before 9:00 AM CST; later calls are handled as staffing allows.

Typical sequence: Follow the Kentucky Residential/Building Code sequence (footing, foundation, framing, mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough phases, and final) as outlined in the office checklists.

Source: City of Glasgow Building and Electrical Inspectors Office ↗