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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Raywick
All construction or alteration subject to the Kentucky Building Code requires a permit through the county program.
Note: No published exempt-work list exists for Raywick. Contact the building inspector to confirm whether small accessory structures or agricultural buildings qualify for any informal exemptions.
- Building plans
- Trade contractor information
- Supplemental floodplain/subdivision documentation (if applicable)
- Building code
- 2018 International Building Code with Kentucky amendments
- Owner-builder
- Follow the state's owner-builder statute reviewed by Kentucky DHBC. Verify with the county inspector.
- Contractor requirements
- All trades must be licensed through the state program enforced by DHBC.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact Marion County Building Inspector John Thompson to request the application packet and confirm zoning/floodplain requirements for Raywick parcels.
- 02 Submit plans for Kentucky Building Code review to the county inspector.
- 03 Pay fees to the county inspector.
- 04 Await permit issuance before construction begins.
- 05 Schedule mandatory inspections (footing, rough-in, final) through the county office.
- 06 Keep work accessible per Kentucky Building Code §109.1.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Marion County Building Inspector John Thompson (phone)
- Inspection hours
- County office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; inspectors work within those hours.
Typical sequence: Footing, rough-in, and final inspections follow Kentucky Building Code workflow. Inspectors have authority to issue stop-work orders and revoke permits under §151.26.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Raywick permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Raywick, KY? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Raywick, KY? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Raywick, KY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Marion County Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.