Plan Review
Plan Review
Required Submissions & Fees
All plumbing plans must be submitted to your local health department environmental office.
Applicants should contact their local office before submitting plans to confirm the number of plan sets and application forms required for their specific project.
Plan Review Fees
Plan review fees are paid to Lincoln Trail District Health Department (LTDHD).
| Project Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Permitted Establishments | $50 |
| RV / Mobile Home Parks | $70 |
| Swimming Pools | Determined by the state |
Accepted payment methods may include: Check, Money Order, or Credit Card
Payments should be made payable to: Lincoln Trail District Health Department — LTDHD
Plan Review & Approval Process
- Plans and application forms are submitted to the local health department environmental office.
- LTDHD reviews the submitted plans for compliance.
- Approved plans are forwarded to the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, also known as DHBC, for state review.
- Applicants must provide a prepaid shipping label so plans can be forwarded to DHBC.
- DHBC returns the plans to the local health department with either:
- Approved plans and an approval letter, or
- Unapproved plans with a deficiency letter.
- Plans are then provided to the State Plumbing Inspector at the local environmental office.
Checking Plan Status
For updates on the status of a plan review, applicants may contact
- Their local State Plumbing Inspector at the environmental office
- The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, also known as DHBC
Applicant Checklist
Before submitting plans, please make sure you have included:
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On-Site Sewage
The Lincoln Trail District Health Department Environmental office provides inspections for septic systems in Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington Counties.
Public Swimming Pools & Beaches
All public swimming and bathing facilities are routinely inspected for water quality, safety, proper function, overall cleanliness and other items that may affect public health.
Tattoos & Piercing
Local health departments register and inspect tattoo, body piercing and ear piercing studios. All providers must be registered with their local health department and working in a permitted studio.
Rabies (Animal Bites)
All non-domesticated or “wild animals” must immediately be sacrificed and tested in the State Rabies Laboratory. Domesticated farm animals are evaluated on a case by case basis.
Schools
We inspect all private and parochial schools serving kindergarten through 12th grade twice each year to ensure compliance with Kentucky school sanitation regulation.
Hotels & Motels
Hotels and motels are inspected annually. Areas of the inspection include safety, cleanliness, lighting, supplies, bedding, ice machines and laundry areas.
Mobile Home & RV Parks
Mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks are inspected annually to ensure facilities are maintained, sanitary and safe. Follow-up inspections are conducted as needed.
Youth Camps
Local health departments inspect both residential and day camp facilities to ensure compliance with state regulation.
Private Water Testing
The Lincoln Trail District Health Department provides water testing for private water supplies, wells, or cisterns. The cost associated with sampling is $50.