I figured that since CalgaryPuck seems to come up as one of the first few hits on Google whenever I am searching for anything about Calgary that it might be a good idea to ask my questions here.
I'm building a deck and I'm curious about a few things:
I know you're supposed to call the city when your framing is complete to have them come and sign off on it.* How critical is it? Are there penalties for not having it done?
When the city does come for a framing inspection do they measure deck heights from grade? I was a tad off on my height from grade (4'6" on permit, 5'2" in real life
) because I was planning on having more loam delivered to build up the base post construction. I estimated the final grade as 4'6" to avoid having to apply for a development permit which I was told was required for structures above 4'11" from grade.
I wanted to frame out some lattice with 2"x4"s and run it along the top of the handrail on both sides of the deck for some added privacy. I was going to attach the framed lattice to the rail posts which would run up to the top of the lattice. I didn't put this in my building permit. Am I screwed if I do this before a framing inspection? Am I screwed if I do it and any neighbors complain to the city about it since it was not on my building permit?
Thanks in advance for your help.
* This is all based on obtaining a permit from the city.