Decks
DECK INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Items needed:
- APPLY FOR A PERMIT
- Site Plan to include:
- Setbacks to property lines
- Distances to other structures
- Location of septic system – if applicable
- Location of well – if applicable
- Drainage easements
- Utility easements
- Deck detail
- Type of material – treated lumber, composite wood, etc.
- How is it put together – blueprints or handdrawn sketch
- Material sizes
- Footings
- Code Compliant Handrails
- Guardrails
- Steps - uniformity
- Support spacing
- No open risers
- 4 3/8" spacing
Items for Consideration:
- Drainage easements
- Utility easements
- Shoreland Zoning
- Airport Zoning
- Wetlands
- Property lines
- Diggers Hotline (1-800-242-8511)
- Plan ahead for future (fences, additions, sheds, etc.)
Handrail Shapes
BEFORE building anything you must first check the shoreland, wetland and airport zoning.
This information is found on the "GIS & Maps" tab on the Outagamie County website www.outagamie.org
and the Outagamie County Zoning Department www.outagamie.org/government