Town of Blackey

Any structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, or occupancy change work that invokes the 2018 Kentucky Building Code and related standards.

Note: No Blackey-specific exempt list is available; use the standard DHBC guidelines and contact DHBC for clarification on minor or accessory structures.

Building code

2018 Kentucky Building Code (state)

Permit validity

Section 121.4 states that approval is issued only after all required fees are paid and amendments require additional payment.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must submit the affidavit of assurances to confirm all contractors comply with Kentucky workers compensation and unemployment insurance laws.

Contractor requirements

Plumbing, electrical, fire suppression, and mechanical contractors must be licensed through DHBC and are required for their respective scopes.

1. 01
   Confirm zoning or planning requirements with Letcher County fiscal court or the municipality listing, since Blackey is dissolving and lacks planning staff.
2. 02
   Determine that DHBC has jurisdiction for the project and prepare the required documentation and design professionals if needed.
3. 03
   Upload the application, fee worksheet, and plans to SmartGov, then pay the fees and provide all additional supporting documentation (fire suppression, owner affidavits, etc.).
4. 04
   Schedule the inspections referenced on the 'Before You Build' checklist and secure the certificate of occupancy once inspections are complete.

Typical processing time: Contact DHBC at (502) 573-0373 for current plan review timelines; no Blackey-specific timeframe was published.

Source: Letcher County and DHBC (town is dissolving) ↗

Fees must be submitted with the plan packet, rounded to the nearest dollar, made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer, and clearly identify the project name and location.

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

• DHBC (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Call DHBC at (502) 573-0373 to book inspections; local county officials can help coordinate any remaining municipal inquiries.

Inspection hours

DHBC divisions work 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST for plan review and inspections.

Typical sequence: Follow the 'Before You Build' checklist for building, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression, hazardous materials, elevators, boilers, etc.