City of St. Mary

All construction governed by the Kentucky Building Code requires a permit via the county program.

Note: No public exempt-work list for St. Mary. Verify with the county inspector whether minimal fences or agricultural buildings are exempt.

Building code

2018 International Building Code with Kentucky amendments

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must follow the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction guidance, including worker's compensation certification where applicable.

Contractor requirements

Licensed trades are required by the state and enforced through the county office.

1. 01
   Call the Marion County Building Inspector to request application forms and confirm zoning/floodplain data for St. Mary properties.
2. 02
   Submit plans and pay permit/plan-review fees to the inspector.
3. 03
   The inspector ensures the project meets the Kentucky Building Code before issuing a permit.
4. 04
   Schedule required inspections (footing, rough-in, final) through the county office.
5. 05
   Work must stay uncovered until each inspection is approved per §109.1 of the Kentucky Building Code.

Source: St. Mary municipal office with Marion County Building Inspector ↗

• Marion County Building Inspector at (270) 692-6272 (phone)

Inspection hours

County offices are open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., although exact inspection times are not guaranteed.

Typical sequence: Foundation, rough-in, and final inspections per Kentucky Building Code, with the Building Inspector empowered to issue stop-work orders or permit revocations when violations are detected.