Unincorporated Perry County

Any work subject to the Kentucky Building Code (new buildings, additions, major alterations, or regulated systems) requires a permit, regardless of contractor status.

Note: County-level exemptions are not published online; consult the Kentucky Building Code exemption section when planning unregulated work.

Building code

Statewide adoption of the Kentucky Building Code, Residential Code, Plumbing Code, and Standards of Safety (815 KAR 7:120 and related regulations).

Permit validity

Not stated publicly; assume the standard six-month window from local/state codes unless an extension is authorized.

Owner-builder

Not uniquely addressed locally; the Kentucky code treats owner-builders like other applicants.

Contractor requirements

Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work must be performed or inspected by licensed tradespeople and certified inspectors; the local contract inspector enforces those standards.

1. 01
   Call the Fiscal Court at (606) 439-1816 to connect with the contracted inspector (Wes Finley, cell 606-416-4182) and request the application checklist.
2. 02
   Submit drawings, scope statements, and state-required approvals (e.g., potable water/sewer sign-off) to the inspector for plan review under the Kentucky Building Code (815 KAR 7:120).
3. 03
   The inspector grants or denies the permit locally; Fiscal Court targets review windows of roughly two to three weeks after Resolution 07012025.
4. 04
   Once issued, schedule inspections directly with the inspector; state law governs inspection stages and occupancy approvals.

Typical processing time: 2–3 weeks for plan reviews per Resolution 07012025, assuming complete materials.

• Wes Finley (contracted inspector) – (606) 416-4182 (phone)

Inspection hours

Early Tuesday and Friday mornings; confirm availability when calling

Typical sequence: Follows the Kentucky Building Code stages (footing/foundation, framing, systems, final) under KRS 198B, with the inspector certifying compliance before occupancy.