Maplewood Frost Line

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Author Message   John Tanner Citizen Username: Tanhattan Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2003 Posted on Sunday, August 3, 2003 - 10:56 am:        I am building an addition to my deck and need to lay cement foundations for the posts. How far down do I need to dig to be below the frost line? What is the frost line for Maplewood?   jgberkeley Supporter Username: Jgberkeley Post Number: 3071 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Sunday, August 3, 2003 - 11:14 am:        36-42 inches if you want to be safe. There is a code requirement. It is less. Call the building department.   bobk Supporter Username: Bobk Post Number: 3259 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Monday, August 4, 2003 - 4:24 am:        I think the code requirement is four feet, although I may be wrong. Jg's suggestion to call the building deparment is a good one. Incidentally, is there anywhere you can review the local building code, hopefully on line?