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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Garrison
KRS 67.410 makes permits mandatory for building, remodeling, and similar work within the county. DHBC provides the inspector for counties without a local official.
Note: No exempt-work list is published; verify with the state inspector.
- Site, floor, cross section, and floor framing plans
- Owner/contractor information and owner authorization (if applicant is not owner)
- Estimated construction cost
- Subcontractor rosters
- Insurance certifications (workers' compensation and unemployment insurance)
- Building code
- International Residential Code and Kentucky Residential Code.
- Permit validity
- Not published; confirm with the inspector.
- Owner-builder
- Owner authorization is required.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must comply with KRS 198B.060 and KRS 342 insurance obligations. Workers' compensation and unemployment insurance are required, and subcontractor changes must be reported.
Application process
Typical processing: Not published.
- 01 Contact Wade Trimble (state building inspector) to confirm requirements for a Garrison project.
- 02 Route documents through the Lewis County Judge Executive's office so DHBC can assign trade inspectors.
- 03 Submit plans, insurance, subcontractor lists, and fees to DHBC and schedule inspections.
- 04 Only begin work after the state-issued permit is received.
Typical processing time: Not published.
Fee schedule
Garrison building permit fees
Fee must accompany the application; confirm payment methods with the inspector.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Wade Trimble (State Building Inspector) (phone)
- wade.trimble@ky.gov (email)
- Inspection hours
- Tuesday 8:00–9:30 a.m. EST and Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday mornings for environmental inspections.
Typical sequence: DHBC provides inspector contacts for HVAC, plumbing, elevator, and boiler work; confirm sequence with the assigned inspector.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Garrison permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Garrison, KY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Garrison, KY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Garrison, KY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Garrison, KY? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Garrison, KY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Lewis County Judge Executive's office partnered with Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.