Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Deck Design Plans For County
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cxscheid
06-20-02, 10:43 AM
Hi,
I had a 'former friend of a friend' built my deck but unfortunately, the guy didn't bother going through the permit/inspection process with the County. :mad:
Other contractors will not put the building permit in their name because they did not build the deck. So, I have to draw the design plans myself and go through the process.
Can anyone point me to some examples of design plans for a simple rectangular deck with stairs that would be 'official' enough for County approval?
Thanks,
Chris
I had a 'former friend of a friend' built my deck but unfortunately, the guy didn't bother going through the permit/inspection process with the County. :mad:
Other contractors will not put the building permit in their name because they did not build the deck. So, I have to draw the design plans myself and go through the process.
Can anyone point me to some examples of design plans for a simple rectangular deck with stairs that would be 'official' enough for County approval?
Thanks,
Chris
josh1
06-21-02, 01:00 AM
are you trying to get the deck to pass a visual inspection or a blueprint inspection? youd need a local building code book they should help you get one for 25 bucks. Many local building inspections will issue permits and such for blueprints drawn on graph paper if they are pretty complete. I dont know of an at home CAD thing but that would be cool to have. Things you need to "have" in your plans..
dimensions of structural lumber
joist span
method of post and beam construction ie post to side of beam post on top of beam
depth of footings ( be sure you "say" they are flared at the bottom)
post to pier anchors for high wind codes
actually if you goto a local lumber place like home depot or lowes many offer premade deck design.. they might be able to retrofit your deck dimensions to a plan and get you off to a decent start.
oh btw.. i would say most DIY decks dont get permits issued.. its probably smart.. but a pain in the a@@ most of the time. If you know what you are doing the red tape is just a formality .. if its your first deck you can gain alot of free "advice" from a building inspector... however they are notoriously hard to get ahold of but some are friendlier than others.
Hope this helps--Josh
dimensions of structural lumber
joist span
method of post and beam construction ie post to side of beam post on top of beam
depth of footings ( be sure you "say" they are flared at the bottom)
post to pier anchors for high wind codes
actually if you goto a local lumber place like home depot or lowes many offer premade deck design.. they might be able to retrofit your deck dimensions to a plan and get you off to a decent start.
oh btw.. i would say most DIY decks dont get permits issued.. its probably smart.. but a pain in the a@@ most of the time. If you know what you are doing the red tape is just a formality .. if its your first deck you can gain alot of free "advice" from a building inspector... however they are notoriously hard to get ahold of but some are friendlier than others.
Hope this helps--Josh
josh1
06-21-02, 01:04 AM
oh i should mention where i live we dont have underground electric or gas services... if you had these in your area id get a permit just so you can do the "one call" free service to locate underground utlities... you hit a gas main with a power auger or backhoe by accident .. youre in trouble
Hope this helps--Josh
Hope this helps--Josh