Building Inpection

Requirements for a Building Permit

Boyle County Building Inspector’s Office
321 W. Main St. Room 203
Danville, Kentucky 40422
Phone: (859) 238-1107

State Jurisdiction Projects are a $50.00 Permit Fee....

Make Checks Payable to : Boyle County Fiscal Court

Mail Application and Check to:
Boyle County Building Inspector
321 West Main Street
Danville, KY 40422

FLOATING DOCK CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 340.9

Ordinance Floating Boat Docks

Covering the jurisdictions of:

  • Boyle County

  • City of Danville

  • City of Junction City

  • City of Perryville

Building Permit Guide

The purpose of this guide is to help homeowners/builders prepare for all requirements needed to start construction projects in Boyle County.

Applicant/Agent must supply the following items to the building inspector’s office:

  • Planning and Zoning permit

  • Proof of contractor’s license

  • Contractor’s proof of liability insurance in the amount of not less than $350,000

  • Proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance for work crew

  • Contractor’s Occupational License (Contractor’s information will be kept on file for all subsequent projects)

  • Blueprints or detailed plan designs.

The building permit fees will cover the following inspections:

Footing Inspection
This inspection will be made whenteh footer has been prepared for concrete with the steel tied in place.

Framing Inspection
This inspection will be made when the rough-in wiring and plumbing have been inspected, but before gypsum drywall is installed. HVAC system should also be in place.

Final Inspection
This inspection will be made when all work has been completed and the project is ready for occupancy.

It is the responsibility of the applicant/agent to notify the building inspector’s office as required inspections are needed.

When possible, allow for at least one day for the inspection to be made.

Certificate of Occupancy
A Certificate of Occupancy must be approved and issued before moving into a completed building.

Building Permit Fee Schedule

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Building permits are required for:
One & Two - family Dwellings
Multi-family Dwellings
Commercial Buildings
Attached & Detached Garages
Decks and Porches
Residential Storage over 120 s.f.
Renovations /Remodeling
In-ground Pools
Demolition
Change of Use

Exempt ( No permit required):
Prefabricated Residential Storage
 Legitimate Farm Dwellings
 Farm Buildings (Barns, Storage, etc.)
 Small accessory buildings under 120 s.f.

Even if a project is exempt from a
building permit:

ALWAYS CONTACT PLANNING & ZONING TO SEE IF A ZONING PERMIT IS REQUIRED.

 

Manufactured homes are regulated by Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction. Check with building inspector about projects involving these homes.

The Boyle County Building Inspector will  inspect foundations and any additions to the outside of the manufactured homes.

 

Applications in Excel format

Please fill out application and send to rcox@boyleky.com

2011 Building Permit Application

Contact Numbers

Danville-Boyle County Planning & Zoning
(859) 238-1235

Property Addressing – Lennie Shepperson
(859) 238-1109

Electrical Inspector – Mike Shannon
((270) 692-9401

Plumbing Inspector – Wendell Lawrence
Septic Evaluations
(859) 238-3338

Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
(502) 573-0364

BUD (Call Before U Dig)
(800) 752-6007