Deck Permit Application

Please use this application for construction of all exterior decks where the deck is greater than 30" above grade or the dwelling is being used for structural support. You may also find our deck handout very useful as it includes sections of the code requirements. It is under Downloadable Forms.

Permit Applicant (Responsible for payment and inspections) is:*

Property OwnerContractor (Authorized by Owner)Tenant (Authorized by Owner)

Name (property owner where work will be performed)*

First NameLast Name

Property Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Applicant's Phone#*

Area CodePhone Number

Applicant's email*

Contractor's Name *

Contractor's Address (Leave blank if you listed SELF above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Contractor's Phone #*

Area CodePhone Number

Contractor's email*

All contractor's must provide their PaHIC# and also provide a copy of a Certificate of Insurance naming Amity Township as a Certificate Holder

Contractor's PaHIC #*

Describe the work to be performed:

What yard do you propose to install the deck?*

If you have detailed drawings of the deck and can send them electronically, please do so at the end of this application and you are not required to fill in the following deck size information. If you do not have drawings, the following information must be provided. If this deck includes a roof over it, detailed drawings must be submitted.

Deck Length (feet)*

Measuring from house outward

Deck Width (feet)*

Measuring side to side

Deck Height above grade (inches)*

Highest point

Joist size:*

Joist to beam configuration:*

CantileveredNon-cantileveredBoth types

Joist spacing:*

Joist Span (Ft. - In.)*

Enter the greatest distance from the ledger to edge of the girder beam.

Ledger Bolts:

List size & type of bolt and distance between each bolt

Girder Beam Size*

Post Spacing (Ft. - In.)*

Enter the maximum distance between posts supporting the girder beam

Post Size*

Post to beam Connection*

Footing Diameter (In.)*

Footing Depth (In.)*

Distance from grade to the bottom of the footing

Decking Material*

Decking Config. to joists*

PerpendicularDiagonal

Guard Height (Inches)*

Distance from the decking to the top of the guard (railing)

Spindle Gap (Inches)*

Enter the greatest distance between spindles of the guard (railing)

# of stair treads*

A tread is one step.

Stair riser height (In.)*

Distance from top of one step to top of next step

Stair tread depth (In.)*

Distance from front edge of tread to back edge of tread

Handrail Height (")

A graspable handrail is required when 4 or more treads

Estimated cost of construction?*

Attach any files you may have

Upload a File

You may also email additional documents to sloomis@amitytownshippa.com

I hereby certify the code administrator and code inspectors shall have the authority to enter areas covered by such permit application at any reasonable hour to inspect existing conditions applicable to such permit application*

I agreeI disagree

I, the applicant, hereby agree to electronically sign my permit and agree to install the improvements only in accordance with the permit and will conform to the requirements of the existing Ordinances of the Township of Amity and Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I understand there are required inspections listed on the back of the permit that I must get approved prior to occupying the improvement. The permit will not relieve me from complying with other governmental regulations, deed restrictions or covenants outside the jurisdiction of Amity Township.*

I agree, and I choose to receive my permit by first class mailI do not wish to sign electronically and will make arrangements for either myself or an authorized individual to come into the Code Department M-F, between 8 am-noon or 1:00-4:30 pm to sign and pay for the permit

All contractors and installers performing residential improvements must provide a certificate of insurance naming Amity Township as a Certificate Holder. All contractors performing improvements on commercial buildings or new home construction must obtain an Amity Township Contractor's License. Applications are available on this website.

Once the application is received, permit processing typically takes 7-10 business days. Please check your email during this process as we may contact you for additional information that may be required or that your permit is ready for final processing. Permit fees will be due upon issuance of the permit. Permit fees can be found on the Building Department web page.

THERE IS A $204.50 FOR THE BUILDING PERMIT AND AN $80.00 FEE FOR THE ZONING PERMIT. IF YOU ARE REBUILDING AN EXISTING DECK, THE ZONING FEE IS NOT REQUIRED. ALL INSPECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PERMIT FEE.

My Products*

Building Permit Deck Fee Decks (Required)$204.50

Permit fee for decks over 500 SF will have an extra $0.40 per sq ft over 500, due when issued.

Zoning Permit - New Decks$80.00

Total $0.00

Credit Card

First Name

Last Name

Credit Card Number

Security Code

Expiration Month

Expiration Year

Billing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Country