🏛️ Kentucky Permit Guide for Contractors

Everything you need to know about pulling permits in Kentucky — HVAC, electrical, roofing, and plumbing. Fees, requirements, and licensing rules for all major cities.

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📋 Kentucky Permit Overview

DetailInfo
NEC Edition2023
IRC Edition2015
Permit AuthorityStatewide. Kentucky Building Code.
Statewide CodeYes
Licensing BoardSee state website

⚠️ Key Things to Know About Permitting in Kentucky

  • Uses own Kentucky Plumbing Code — NOT IRC plumbing
  • No IRC electrical — uses own electrical code
  • Louisville Metro has own permit office
  • Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction: dhbc.ky.gov

📍 Cities in Kentucky — Permit Guides

📍 Louisville

Louisville Metro Office of Construction Review

📍 Lexington

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government — Division of Building Inspection

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