Secure Necessary Building Permits — Obtain Necessary Permits

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How to Plan a Stair Remodel Budget and Sequence · Step 4 of 10

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A proper plan must include considerations for obtaining building permits. Depending on local regulations, particularly regarding deck height and square footage, a permit will likely be required. It is essential to check with the local building department to determine specific requirements. The speaker notes that approximately 80% of their deck projects require permits, underlining its common necessity.

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So first things first, if your deck qualifies for it, you would probably most likely need to get a permit. Now, permits aren't the funnest thing to obtain, but they're the right way to build a deck. Always get a building permit if you're over a certain height for your jurisdiction, or if the square foot is as a certain size, you need to check with your local building department to see if you really need one or not. Sometimes low level decks aren't required to have a building permit, but just so you know, we pull permits probably 80% at least of all of our deck projects.

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Secure Necessary Building Permits — Obtain Necessary Permits

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How to Plan a Stair Remodel Budget and Sequence · Step 4 of 10

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A proper plan must include considerations for obtaining building permits. Depending on local regulations, particularly regarding deck height and square footage, a permit will likely be required. It is essential to check with the local building department to determine specific requirements. The speaker notes that approximately 80% of their deck projects require permits, underlining its common necessity.

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So first things first, if your deck qualifies for it, you would probably most likely need to get a permit. Now, permits aren't the funnest thing to obtain, but they're the right way to build a deck. Always get a building permit if you're over a certain height for your jurisdiction, or if the square foot is as a certain size, you need to check with your local building department to see if you really need one or not. Sometimes low level decks aren't required to have a building permit, but just so you know, we pull permits probably 80% at least of all of our deck projects.

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