City of Jenkins

New construction, additions, renovation, occupancy change, or fire/mechanical/plumbing/electrical work that invokes the 2018 Kentucky Building Code.

Note: No municipality-specific exemption list was found; consult DHBC for clarification on small or nonstructural work.

Building code

2018 Kentucky Building Code (state)

Permit validity

Approval is conditional on paying all fees as outlined in Section 121, including additional fees when amendments occur.

Owner-builder

The DHBC affidavit of assurances is required for owner-builders, who must attest that all laborers have workers compensation and unemployment insurance coverage.

Contractor requirements

Licensed plumbers, electricians, fire suppression specialists, and mechanical contractors must be used for those trades under state jurisdiction.

1. 01
   Confirm the property's zoning status with Jenkins municipal staff before preparing plans, because DHBC defers to local planning decisions when applicable.
2. 02
   Determine that DHBC has jurisdiction and gather all required documentation per the plan submission checklist (owner, contractor, design professional info).
3. 03
   Upload the application, fee worksheet, and plans to SmartGov, including building drawings, site plan, and fire suppression forms; include any additional documentation requested by Jenkins staff for local concerns.
4. 04
   After approval, schedule the inspections listed on the 'Before You Build' checklist and await the DHBC certificate of occupancy; coordinate any local inspections through the city clerk if required.

Typical processing time: DHBC does not publish a universal timeline; call (502) 573-0373 for project-specific estimates.

Source: Jenkins City Administration (City Clerk April Moore) coordinating with DHBC state inspectors ↗

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

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

• DHBC (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Contact DHBC at (502) 573-0373 for inspections; notify Jenkins staff if any local coordination is necessary.

Inspection hours

DHBC divisions host plan review and inspection staff between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST.

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