City of Central City

Any new structure, addition, structural alteration, change of occupancy, or mechanical/electrical/plumbing work must be permitted through the county/local agency in line with the Kentucky Uniform Building Code.

Note: Limited exemptions include certain shop drawings (e.g., UL 710/710B Type I hoods) that skip some IMC details, but no complete local exempt-work list is published; confirm with the county inspector.

Building code

Kentucky Uniform Building Code (KRS 198B)

Permit validity

Public resources do not publish a uniform expiration; confirm the permit term with Muhlenberg County Community Development at the time of issue.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must still submit the Affidavit of Assurances and all required documents per the DHBC checklist.

Contractor requirements

Registered architects/engineers and licensed mechanical/electrical/plumbing contractors are required per KRS 322/323 when thresholds apply.

Source: Muhlenberg County Community Development (county building inspector) ↗

1. 01
   Call Muhlenberg County Community Development at (270) 886-9484 to explain the project and confirm permit requirements.
2. 02
   Assemble a permit package per the DHBC plan-review checklist: site plan, architecture/engineering drawings, schedules, energy compliance, geotechnical documentation, shop drawings, and affidavits.
3. 03
   Submit the documents and pay the plan-review fee (based on occupancy/area with a $285 minimum) so the county building department can route the submission to state/local inspectors.
4. 04
   Once plans are approved (generally 30-60 days for new commercial work), schedule inspections with county/state inspectors, pay remaining permit fees, and secure the permit before work begins.

Typical processing time: 30-60 days for new commercial construction

Source: Muhlenberg County Community Development (county building inspector) ↗

The SmartGov portal carries a $1 flat ACH fee; checks accepted for in-person payments

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

• (270) 339-4188 (Pat Rhodes, local building inspector) (phone)

Inspection hours

Inspector hours posted at Muhlenberg County Health Department on Wednesdays 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM; other times by phone

Typical sequence: Footing/foundation, framing/structural, then mechanical/electrical/plumbing with electrical inspector approving wiring before occupancy.