The Inspection Department has the responsibility for the issuance of permits, building and construction inspection, electrical inspection, codes enforcement, housing, zoning, and maintenance of city records for all construction and property improvements within the city or its jurisdiction.  For more information about codes, read Chapter 18, Section 18-122, Department of Building, Electrical, Construction and Code Enforcement, Code of Ordinances, City of Paducah Kentucky.  

Inspection Department

City Hall, 1st Floor

300 South 5th Street

P.O. Box 2267

Paducah, KY 42002-2267

Contacts

• For construction related inquiries 444-8527  
• For existing housing problems 444-8662  
• For yards and grounds complaints 444-8636

Inspection Staff

• Joel Scarbrough - Director and Chief Building Inspector
• Les Fugate - Deputy Building Inspector (Construction)
• Don Henry - Deputy Electrical Inspector
• Roger Byrd - Deputy Electrical Inspector
• Bill Griggs - Code Enforcement
• Harland Brazier - Code Enforcement
• April Tinsman - Permit Specialist
• Mary Jones - Clerical Specialist
• Janet Dicke - Secretary
• Regina Moore - Clerical Assistant 

Helpful Links When Building or Renovating

• Click Stormwater Permits and Information to learn about the City of Paducah and State requirements for erosion control and the prevention of sediment runoff. 
• Click Mesothelioma Cancer Center to learn about asbestos removal and associated risks