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The 3 Vital Steps to Getting a Deck Permit

Many municipalities consider that a deck Step #3: In the event that approval has
is a permanent addition to a home. been given to your project, pay for and
Therefore there are rules that set out obtain your deck permit. Once
the depth of footings, prescribe choices construction begins make sure that the
in terms of materials and clearly municipal inspection personnel are
indicate dimensional aspects involved notified when you have reached the
with building a structure such as a deck. various stages for construction
Thus it is a wise decision to visit your inspection. Ensure that the work done is
local municipal building department prior of a high quality to clearly demonstrate
to the start of a deck building project. that you are closely following the
Individual homeowners who plan to apporoved plan and completing all
construct a deck for themselves share the construction work in the correct manner.
same responsibilities of following the Unfortunately, failure to comply with
local building codes as professional local building codes can in extreme
contractors and carpenters. situations result in a stop work order
Local municipalities create these and/or demolition of what has been built.
building codes to establish building In addition to building codes there are 2
standards for safety purposes, for other very important factors that
aesthetic reasons and to ensure that what homeowners must be aware of and comply
is constructed will last for extended with in the deck planning and
periods of time. "Working to code" means construction process.
becoming acquainted with and Zoning ordinances govern property uses as
understanding local building codes and well as the location of structures within
making use of them during the its boundaries. They can set minimum
construction process. setbacks from property lines and regulate
Step #1: the size of a deck. Some municipalities
Do your homework ahead of time. Get as choose to follow deed restrictions to
much information as possible in advance regulate the value of properties or
about local construction requirements and architectural choices. These controls may
incorporate it into your deck planning limit the style of a deck or the material
process. Municipalities often have choices used in its construction.
pamphlets, brochures and deck building Easements and rights of way are also
bylaw guidelines for this purpose that factors to consider in the deck building
homeowners can easily access by visiting process. They guarantee for example
the local municipal building department. utilities access to their lines and may
And they're free! If you have questions affect the specific location of a deck.
phone or make an appointment to speak Generally, utility companies welcome the
with staff members at the building opportunity to locate the path of
department. They can readily answer your underground lines through a property and
questions and clear up any misconceptions will do it for no charge.
on your part. Building codes and the permit process are
Step #2: Draw up your deck plan established to be safeguards for the
indicating its placement on your property proper construction of structures within
in relation to your home, its dimensions the community. Following these building
and material types. Make sure that the code standards will ensure that your deck
different elevations are clearly drawn will not only look aesthetically pleasing
and labelled. Include a copy of your to those who use it but will last for
property site plan for reference if many years and provide a seafe
required or possible. Be prepared for environment for the present and future
changes to be made to your deck plan. owners.




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