Property report/Deck permit

[Fobulous]

Ladies and Gents,

As I mentioned in the buy/sell thread, my wife and I are looking to sell our place.

I spoke to our realtor and she mentioned that we would need a real property report now that we have a fence and deck built. As soon as she mentioned that I realized that I do not have a permit for my deck.

Has anyone had to get a permit for there deck? Am I an deep s*#t for not getting the permit before the deck was built?

Also, any thoughts on how to get a real property report?

Thanks again CP!

-FoB.

[Sliver]

In the house I sold in April 2009, I had built a deck that was one story up (walk-out) and did not get a permit. I also built a fence without a permit. The real property report went fine - based on my experience you have nothing to worry about.

There are lots of people that tow the line on this site, however, so be prepared for some doom and gloom mumbo jumbo. You'll be fine, though.

[Fobulous]

Originally Posted by Sliver

In the house I sold in April 2009, I had built a deck that was one story up (walk-out) and did not get a permit. I also built a fence without a permit. The real property report went fine - based on my experience you have nothing to worry about.

There are lots of people that tow the line on this site, however, so be prepared for some doom and gloom mumbo jumbo. You'll be fine, though.

Awesome. Thanks Sliver.

[Shazam]

If the deck is below 600mm, then no permit is required.

[REDVAN]

A permit is always required, if you don't have one you are a heathen!!!!

edit: I wouldn't get one, why? I don't plan on getting permits when I do renos etc.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Shazam

If the deck is below 600mm, then no permit is required.

Correct:

http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server..../Deck/Deck.htm

A Building Permit is required for the construction of a wood deck where the deck is more than 600 mm (approx 2 ft) above grade at any point. Depending on the height and size of the deck and the community in which you live, you may also require a Development Permit prior to obtaining your building permit.

For more information, please contact the Planning Services Support Centre at 403-268-5311.

http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/...wood_decks.pdf

http://www.theglobalgroup.ca/municip...tyreports.html

[frinkprof]

For your Surveyor's RPR, I would phone around and get some rates:

http://www.alsa.ab.ca/find-a-survey-company

Not sure if you're in Calgary or elsewhere in Alberta. I'll plug Tronnes Surveys, Vista Geomatics, and Eclipse Geomatics and Engineering, but lots of others would work too. Some on that list only do Oil and Gas work.

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Fobulous

Has anyone had to get a permit for there deck? Am I an deep s*#t for not getting the permit before the deck was built?

I got a permit for my deck; mostly to avoid this exact issue down the road.

The one good thing with a deck permit is that there is no "rough" inspection; just final. So I suppose you could get a permit after the fact; depending on how old the wood looks and you would have to make sure it was done to code.

[Shazam]

I should mention setbacks. That can get you into trouble with a deck and the RPR. Just ask troutman and the purchase of my house

[Gozer]

If the deck is attached to the house then it might be an issue, as it may count as additional livable square footage.