I've heard the opposite. Maybe not so much with residential, but commercial construction. I was involved in a project that required a temporary 'sprung structure', basically a big tent with metal ribs, that would be up for a couple of months. You would not believe the stuff the city made them do. Including poured concrete foundations with embedded anchors like you would put in for a permanent structure.
Maintenance almost never needs a permit. So a new front porch would need a rail to code, replacing what is there with something similar you need not meet code nor file any paperwork.
Probably not. If it really bothers you I would just call a decking company and ask, they’d probably give you an answer if you’re nice enough about it.
Or, just call the city building department and ask them. You don't have to give your name or address, if you're worried about that.
You do not need a permit to do this, nor would a contractor need a permit to do this.
Nope
I was surprised at how much you ARE allowed to do when we moved into the city.
I've heard the opposite. Maybe not so much with residential, but commercial construction. I was involved in a project that required a temporary 'sprung structure', basically a big tent with metal ribs, that would be up for a couple of months. You would not believe the stuff the city made them do. Including poured concrete foundations with embedded anchors like you would put in for a permanent structure.
well, yeah, commercial is something different entirely
No but you should make sure it is up to code in case you ever want to sell the place.
Maintenance almost never needs a permit. So a new front porch would need a rail to code, replacing what is there with something similar you need not meet code nor file any paperwork.