Real Estate Deck Application

REAL ESTATE DECK APPLICATION

Applicant Information

Applicant Name:

Property Identification

Property Address:

Contractor / Installer Information (if applicable)

Project Description and Specifications

Describe proposed work:

Deck Length (linear feet):    Deck Width (linear feet):    Total Area (sq ft):

Height Above Finished Grade: feet

Number of Stair Risers:    Railing Height (inches):    Baluster Spacing (inches):

Attachments and Plans

Check all attachments submitted with this application:

Site plan indicating property lines, setbacks and location of deck

Structural drawings with framing plan, beam and joist sizing

Engineer calculations (if required)

Property survey / plot plan

Current photographs of existing conditions

Disclosures and Compliance

Please indicate Yes or No for each item. If unknown, check No and provide explanation in comments.

Lead-based paint present? Yes No

Property within a designated historic district? Yes No

Located in a floodplain or regulated flood zone? Yes No

Easements or rights-of-way affect proposed location? Yes No

Has the property sustained prior structural damage or repairs at the deck location? Yes No

Schedule, Fees, and Costs

Proposed Start Date:    Estimated Completion Date:

Permit fee estimate acknowledged:

Inspections and Approvals

Applicant acknowledges required inspections including footing inspection, framing inspection, final inspection, and any special inspections required by the building official. The applicant must schedule inspections in accordance with local procedures and ensure safe access to the site.

Structural engineer involvement required if span, loads, or design exceed prescriptive code allowances. If engineer required, stamped calculations and drawings must be submitted prior to permit issuance.

Declarations, Certifications and Agreements

By signing below the applicant certifies that all information provided herein is true and correct to the best of their knowledge, that the proposed work will comply with applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, and any covenants or restrictions applicable to the property, and that no work will commence prior to permit issuance. The applicant agrees to maintain required insurance, obtain all necessary approvals, and to indemnify and hold harmless the issuing authority and its officers and employees from claims arising from the proposed work, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the issuing authority.

The issuance of a permit does not relieve the applicant of responsibility to comply with other applicable laws, ordinances, or private covenants. Approval may be revoked for false statements, omissions, or noncompliance, and revocation shall not relieve the obligation to correct nonconforming work.

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