Nicholasville, KY Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)

Article V of Chapter 6 is one operative section long. Section 6-86 adopts the plumbing code promulgated by the state department of housing, building and construction, on file with the legislative research commission in Frankfort, Kentucky, and makes it a part of the city code to the same extent as if set out in full. A copy is on file with the city clerk. The article's own notes cite KRS 83A.060(5) for authority to adopt technical codes by reference and KRS 318.140 for authority to adopt the state plumbing code, and point to KRS Chapter 318 on plumbers and plumbing. Sections 6-87 to 6-100 are reserved, so Article V prints no permit application, inspection step or fee of its own. Its cross references send readers to water service at Section 23-51 and following and sewers at Section 23-66 and following.

Permit mechanics sit elsewhere. Section 14-2 requires building permit applications for planning and zoning matters to go to the planning and zoning enforcement officer with the fee set by the city commission and on file in the city clerk's office, and Section 14-2A requires a sworn list of sub-contractors with the application.

For existing buildings, the Property Maintenance Regulations add plumbing standards. Under Section 6-504(a), all plumbing fixtures must be properly installed and maintained in working order, free from obstructions, leaks and defects. Section 6-504(c) directs the Administrative Official to require correction where a plumbing system is a hazard through inadequate service, inadequate venting, cross connection, backsiphonage, improper installation, deterioration or damage. Section 6-505(d) requires water heating facilities able to deliver water at a temperature of not less than 120°F at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility. Under Section 6-501(b), the owner must provide and maintain the plumbing facilities, and cannot occupy or permit another person to occupy a structure that does not comply.