Unincorporated Clinton County

All construction, alterations, additions, and change-of-use projects that must comply with 815 KAR 7:120 (Kentucky Building Code) or 815 KAR 7:125 (Kentucky Residential Code) as adopted by the county ordinance (2024-04-11-I effective May 9, 2024).

Note: No exempt-work list was included with the 2024 ordinance notice; applicants should confirm any exclusions with the Judge/Executive's office or the inspector before starting work.

Building code

Ordinance 2024-04-11-I adopts the Kentucky Building Code (815 KAR 7:120) and Kentucky Residential Code (815 KAR 7:125) effective May 9, 2024.

Permit validity

Not publicly documented; contact the issuing office for the standard term when a permit is issued.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders should verify any special requirements directly with the Judge/Executive's office or the building inspector.

Contractor requirements

Trades follow Kentucky DHBC licensing (plumbers, electricians, HVAC, etc.); the state's Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction administers those credentials even as the local permit team enforces them.

1. 01
   Obtain the county's building code ordinance/materials from the Judge/Executive's office (courthouse, 2nd floor) to understand the 815 KAR 7:120/7:125 requirements and obtain any required forms.
2. 02
   Prepare plans and documentation that align with the Kentucky Building Code/Kentucky Residential Code and coordinate with the local building inspector (City of Albany inspector Wes Finley) plus any state inspectors for plumbing/electrical/HVAC as listed by DHBC.
3. 03
   Submit the application package to the Judge/Executive's office; once the county and contracted inspectors sign off, the permit is issued and inspections are scheduled via the inspector contacts.

Typical processing time: Not stated in the public notice or ordinance; contact the Judge/Executive's office for current review timing.

Source: Clinton County Fiscal Court / Judge/Executive Office ↗

• Local Building Inspector - Wes Finley (phone)
• Clinton County Health Department (plumbing/health inspections) (phone)

Inspection hours

County offices (including the Judge/Executive's office) are open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT; the state plumbing inspector has Friday office hours (8:00 - 9:30 a.m. CST) and the health department can be reached during normal courthouse hours.

Typical sequence: The local building inspector coordinates with the state trade inspectors once plans are approved; the exact inspection sequence is handled case-by-case through those contacts.