The mission of the Division of Building Inspection is to ensure public safety and community integrity by working with the public to achieve consistent compliance with applicable building codes and local regulations.
NEW DIVISION POLICIES
**All Single Family Residence Plans will be required to be submitted and will be reviewed on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Single Family Residence Plans will no longer be reviewed at time of submittal.
**The Division of Building Inspection will no longer review any plans for permitting after 4 p.m. All plans brought to the counter after 4 p.m. will be required to submit and will be reviewed on a "first-come, first-serve" basis.
**All permits must be paid for with check or exact amount cash. The Division of Building Inspection will no longer offer change for permits being issued with 'non-exact' cash.
The primary purpose of the Division of Building Inspection is to ensure safe minimum levels of construction through enforcement of the uniform Kentucky Building Code. This is closely followed by the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance, which provides for the safe orderly growth of our community.
New building codes adopted:
In July the state approved the 2007 Kentucky Building Code and the 2007 Kentucky Residential Code. See Current Codes for further information on the implementation and effective dates for these new codes.
Contractors Must Register
We have now registered over 1600 contractors to work in Lexington-Fayette County under the new Contractors Registration Ordinance. This ordinance requires all contractors to register with the Division of Building Inspection. For additional information call us. Unregistered contractors cannot obtain building permits. Contractor Registration Application.
Frequently asked questions and steps to the process of becoming a registered contractor in Lexington-Fayette County can be found here:Contractor Registration Information Sheet
Monthly Reports
The Division of Building Inspection generates statistical reports for permits issued by month. See Monthly Reports.
Check Commercial Project Status
Check the permit approval status of your project on line by using the parcel identification number assigned during the application process. If you need to obtain the parcel identification number for your project please contact us at 859-258-3770. Click here to check your project status
Most-Requested Information
Current Codes
Monthly Reports
Downloadable Permit Applications
Commercial Construction
Contractor Registration Application
Certificate Of Occupancy Application
Review Board Form
Landscaping
Paving
Grading Permits
Tank Installation Permits (Above/Below Ground)
Demolition/Wrecking
Signs
New Residential Construction
Fences
Residential Remodeling, Room Additions, Decks, and Storage Buildings
Swimming Pools
Mining/Quarrying
Electrical
Variances/Conditional Uses
Board of Architectural Review
Construction-Related Organizations
Employees
For more information, contact Division of Building Inspection