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kumamake

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are floating decks allowed in ontario?

it would be 18 x12 and no more than 13 inches in height.

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baci2004

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Yes they are.

Stationary docks can be tough to get permits for because they can affect the current and subsequently cause irregular erosion.
 
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baci2004 said:
Yes they are.

Stationary docks can be tough to get permits for because they can affect the current and subsequently cause irregular erosion.
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Don't worry, a floating dock is the first thing I thought of as well.
 
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kumamake said:
are floating decks allowed in ontario?

it would be 18 x12 and no more than 13 inches in height.

thanks
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Anything over 100 square feet need a permit. Just built one for a gazebo, although he can't afford the completed gazebo this year. Building code requires those floating concrete pads underneath every 3 feet. I built this one on rock, so I had to go by the rules of being on posts, even though it wasn't over 2 feet from the ground. Only advantage was no railing, as wasn't high enough of off the ground. Price so far, $10.000
 
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baci2004 said:
Yes they are.

Stationary docks can be tough to get permits for because they can affect the current and subsequently cause irregular erosion.
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What century are you thinking about? They are all built on steel piles now, and the water flows freely around them.
 
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OnTheWayOut

kumamake said:
are floating decks allowed in ontario?

it would be 18 x12 and no more than 13 inches in height.

thanks
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yes, I built one a couple years ago, 28x14 and it's holding up well.

you may want to check your municipalities regulations to be on the safe side......
 
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Check with your municipality. I did not require one in Owen Sound but did in Burlington. Both decks were less the 24" above grade. The one at OS also did not need to have a railing.
 
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Bill the Pirate

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pussylicker said:
Building code requires those floating concrete pads underneath every 3 feet. I built this one on rock, so I had to go by the rules of being on posts.
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what are "those floating concrete pads" ?
 
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lookingforitallthetime said:
I don't know about Ontario but floating decks are allowed in Louisiana.
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Once in a while, all decks become floating there.
 
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LancsLad

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lookingforitallthetime said:
You are a clever one. It must have something to do with your British jeans.
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And Blue blood.:D



Still not been banned yet I see, maybe they got the bear instead.
Back to levees, we could say sod the mods!!!!
 
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IN the city of Toronto, permits are required for decks of any shape or size, regardless of whether its freestanding or attached.

Reason being is a termite infestation and they want to make sure your deck will be termite resistant (among other things)
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the real reason is to charge you fees
 
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kumamake

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slurp said:
yes, I built one a couple years ago, 28x14 and it's holding up well.

you may want to check your municipalities regulations to be on the safe side......
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thanks slurp,
i am from kitchener , any deck under 24 inches doesn't require a permit, but will check on regulations anyways to be on the safe side .
thanks
 
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