Uncovered decks are subject to specific Zoning Bylaw and Alberta Building Code regulations. You may need a development permit and a building permit: + W* A- `8 O: n8 t% e• You will need a development and buiding permit if the deck floor is over 0.6 metres (m) or 2 feet (ft) above grade.# K6 L8 c8 ?3 ?% D# R9 ^7 A
• If the deck is above 1.8 m (6 ft) you will need to talk to a Building Technical Advisor from our office.3 O' H7 S" l1 l4 l
• If the deck will be built on a corner lot or in the front yard of any lot, you will need to talk to a Development Planner from our office.
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Uncovered decks( a- d2 Q) H3 `/ `0 V% X
An uncovered deck is a deck with no roof. It can include guardrails. ; l- O/ c' f2 a$ h' T1 pCovered decks: W$ p: ` z# v8 E& z+ C3 R5 T6 L
A covered deck is a deck with a roof and possibly walls. It is considered an addition and the building and zoning regulations for additions would apply.2 P L' Q7 k! S
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