City of Salt Lick

State law and local chapter requirements forbid starting work without a permit issued through the county building inspector.

Note: No exempt categories are published; assume any new building, addition, or structural alteration requires a permit unless the inspector says otherwise.

Building code

Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Plumbing Code (enforced through county-administered permits)

Permit validity

Not defined in accessible local materials; confirm permit term with the inspector.

Owner-builder

No owner-builder exemption is described in referenced code sections.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold state-issued licenses for plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and other trades.

1. 01
   Contact the county building inspector to request the permit package and determine whether JO Portal plan review is needed, in accordance with KRS 67.410.
2. 02
   Deliver plans and specifications that match Kentucky Building Code standards; the inspector ensures compliance because permits authorize only the approved design.
3. 03
   Pay the applicable fees from Ordinance 3-2005 when filing the application.
4. 04
   After approval, the inspector issues the permit and schedules inspections.
5. 05
   Coordinate inspection timing via the posted office hours at Bath County Health Department.

Typical processing time: No public timeframe provided; ask the inspector for current review window.

Source: Bath County Building Inspector ↗

• 606-674-2731 (office) (phone)
• 859-494-9763 (inspector cell) (phone)
• g.bradley.10@hotmail.com (email)

Inspection hours

Wednesday 12:00-1:00 PM at Bath County Health Department

Typical sequence: Because the Kentucky Building Code is enforced, expect the normal stage inspections: footing, foundation, framing, and final.