DecksA building permit is required to construct any type of deck. There are three (3) types of decks: An attached deck is one that is connected to the dwelling.If you can step out onto a deck from a door exiting the dwelling, the deck is considered to be "attached" whether it is or is not actually bolted or screwed to the main building. 2. Attached Elevated Deck These decks are usually used in conjunction with 2nd floor bedrooms. They are commonly attached to the building on one side and supported by posts that extend from the deck to the ground on the other side. For cantilevered decks, the maximum cantilever al-lowed is 2 feet. Any cantilever greater than 2 feet must be design-ed through structural analysis as required by COMM 21.02. 3.Detached Deck A detached deck, or "free standing" deck, is one that is not close enough to the dwelling to be used as a path of travel when exiting a dwelling. A deck around a swimming pool is one example. A homeowner may construct their own deck. If you are having someone else construct your deck, he/she will need to have a State Certification number. To obtain a building permit you will need: Two copies of a survey showing the location of the deck in relation to the property lines and all buildings on the lot. Two sets of plans with each set containing one plan view and one cross section view. Plans are to be drawn to a scale not less than 1/4" Clearly show the depth of footings supporting all posts, deck height above grade, structural framing sizes, spans and stair (if any) details. A completed, signed, building permit application. Information To view or download a building permit click here: < Building permit Click here to download information on what is needed when submitting a Building Application. Click here to download a detailed brochure about decks. |