Building Code Plans Reviewer II pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000801
- Class code
- 20000801
- Pay grade
- 14
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Building Code Plans Reviewer II is $3,673 to $5,877 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $44,074 to $70,518 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000801.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $3,673 | $5,509 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,918 | $5,877 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $22.60 | $33.90 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Under the guidance of a Building Codes Technical Advisor/Supervisor, conducts reviews of architectural or engineering structural drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and referenced standards and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Under supervision, determines if submitted building plans are state jurisdiction or should be referred to local building inspector. Reviews architectural or engineering drawings to ensure compliance with Kentucky Building Code. Corresponds and consults with design professionals, contractors and owners concerning changes for compliance. Approves release of plans to construction phase. Under supervision, reviews state jurisdiction projects. Works closely with field inspectors to maintain code compliance during construction. Performs research and analysis related to code application of the project. Issues certificates of occupancy on completed projects.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in drafting or preparing building construction documents or in the supervision of building construction, or hold a current certificate as a Kentucky Level I, Level II, or Level III Certified Building Inspector and have worked under that certification for one year. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An associate degree in architecture, engineering, architectural technology, drafting and designing technology, fire science technology, engineering technology, building construction technology, or related field will substitute for the above experience, on a year-for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must hold a current certificate for Level I (one), Level II (two) or Level III (three) building inspector issued by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction https://dhbc.ky.gov as defined in KRS 198B.090 and 815 KAR 7:070.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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