floating decks

kumamake

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are floating decks allowed in ontario?

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

thanks
 
Yes they are.

Stationary docks can be tough to get permits for because they can affect the current and subsequently cause irregular erosion.
 
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.
 
kumamake said:
are floating decks allowed in ontario?

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

thanks
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
 
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.
What century are you thinking about? They are all built on steel piles now, and the water flows freely around them.
 
kumamake said:
are floating decks allowed in ontario?

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

thanks

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......
 
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.
 
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.


what are "those floating concrete pads" ?
 
I don't know about Ontario but floating decks are allowed in Louisiana.
 
lookingforitallthetime said:
I don't know about Ontario but floating decks are allowed in Louisiana.

Once in a while, all decks become floating there.
 
lookingforitallthetime said:
You are a clever one. It must have something to do with your British jeans.



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!!!!
 
Sheik said:
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)
the real reason is to charge you fees
 
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......

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