Permit to construct a deck

[andrewkennedy2]

I know it probably varies by state, but what are the requirements to get a permit to build a deck. This would be in Friendswood, Texas.

Thanks.

[The Firm2]

In most places it varies by county. For a deck you will probably fill out a form, you may have to submit a plan showing where the deck is to be built, pay a fee and maybe schedule an inspection.

[Joe Zimmerman]

In some states you won't need one if it's not attached to your house and less than a certain measurement off the ground.

Here in Michigan I ran into a strange little problem.

I wanted a walk out deck, so I went down to get a permit. They actually told me there not to get one, and not to have it inspected. If I were to get the permit, the fence that I attached to the deck would have been too tall to comply with the ordinances, however if it were not attached, I could have the fence the way I wanted, it just needed to be under 10 feet. I built the deck right next to the house, but not attached, I had an inspector come out for taking a look at the door that I framed in at the same time, and he said nothing about the deck, he just made sure it wasn't attached.

Joe

[rck]

Call your local Building Dept. Out here in rural Tennessee the only permits required are for septic and incoming electrical service to a new home. I just added a 200 sq ft room, no permits, no inspections, all legal. I think this is the kind of freedom our forefathers envisioned for Americans.

Bob

[avoidspam]

I can't seem to envision our forefathers even considering that we would be adding decks and putting in septic tanks or electrical service (;->

It is interesting to read how much the semi literate tend to giving the forefathers credit for!

[RB]

The important thing is to pay the fee.

RB

The Firm2 wrote:

[RB]

Here, I inquired about drilling a new well. The law is that septic systems can't be put in closer than 150 ft from a well. A well can be drilled anywhere. Advice from the town: Put in your septic system first then you can put the well where you want it.

Makes sense????

RB

[default]

If you're REALLY into recycling, maybe.

--Goedjn

[rck]

Sometimes it's good not to get all the government you pay for.

Bob

[Jeff Cochran]

I'll bet you could find out all the specifics here:

By the way, that's two minutes on Google. Try it yourself.

Jeff

[Glenn]

the well should be located at a higher ground level than the septic.............duh! not just anywhere........otherwise you would be recycling the septic water in your well.