And must comply with the following rules unless a variance is obtained.
Philadelphia roof deck permit.
Setback roof decks must be set back at least five feet from the front building line.
Install 12 x 12 deck in rear.
Deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
Applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks dated january 2011.
Proposed area of roof sheathing replacement sq.
Residential decks up to 216 sq.
City of philadelphia office of the mayor.
The department of licenses and inspections issues permits and certificates for building operations zoning and administrative functions.
While roof decks are generally by right and do not require approval from the zoning board l i will not grant a permit for this work without formal plans drawn up by an architect and the permit issued to a licensed contractor.
Ez deck permit obtain permits for building a deck without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations below.
Total area of roof sq.
Roof decks require a zoning permit.
Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10 of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process.
Ez permit process shall not be applicable to buildings listed as historic as established by the philadelphia historical commission.
For posternack construction typically takes about a month with more time added if the deck requires a pilot house a shed like structure with an interior staircase.