The Safety Of Your Deck

The first step in building a deck is making certain that it is code compliant.  You must obtain a permit from your local municipality's building department prior to construction.  Building staff members will make certain your decks plans fall within building codes.  In addition you may expect a local building inspector to visit your home several times during construction to make certain that building codes are being adhered to.
Perhaps you have an older deck; one you built some time back or inherited with the purchase of a new home.  It is always a good idea to have older decks, especially ones with which you are not familiar with the building process, inspected by a professional.  A simple inspection will tell you if your deck is up to code and identify any potential safety issues and what must be done to remedy them.