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C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 2636
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 6:55 pm: | 
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I'm posting this in two sections because I couldn't decide which would get the fastest response. Sorry for the double posting.
My younger brother, who is a contractor out of state, is visiting and willing to build a deck for us. The deck will be about 8x8 and about 4 or 4/2 feet off the ground. He has already drawn fairly detailed plans for the various components and would make whatever adjustments might be necessary if we knew the requirements ahead of time.
We wondered if anyone has a PDF on the applicable code and how fast the permit process works?
The town website says only that permits may be required for a variety of home improvement projects and that one should call the building dept to find out if a permit is required. We'd like to start getting materials and tools together immediately but won't if the time frame won't work. Thanks. |
Soparents
Citizen
Username: Soparents
Post Number: 482
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 7:34 pm: |
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We had a deck done by a contractor, albeit it large one, and we had a permit and the required inspections. I can't remember too much but I know that they wanted to see on our survey the area of ground it was going to cover, and they came out at least twice to check the depth of footings etc.. |
Monster©
Supporter
Username: Monster
Post Number: 3364
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 9:11 pm: |
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I can't remember the exact height that was quoted to me (in Maplewood), but the head of the building dept. told me that that if it was only (I think this is right) 3 & a half feet high or lower, it didn't need a permit because it wouldn't require anchoring to the house, I could be wrong.
But I'm pretty sure that if it is more like a raised patio (but a deck), and doesn't requiring anchoring, then a permit is not needed. Like in the deck I will be building in the back of my backyard, no permit required, free standing. |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1693
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 9:20 pm: |
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I think the 'anchoring to the house' part is the critical issue. My advice would be to swing by the township's office (2nd floor) and talk to Mr. Mittermeyer. He'll steer you in the right direction. |
C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 2637
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 12:18 am: |
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Yeah, we will. Sounds like there may not be enough time during this visit unless he extends it. He's definitely planning to anchor it to the house and digging and pouring a two foot concrete footing for the far corner. Thanks. |
Sherri De Rose
Citizen
Username: Honeydo
Post Number: 245
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 8:52 am: |
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In NJ as well as other states with temps that go below 32 degrees your footings have to be at least 36 inches otherwise you will have heaving. |
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