𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁? 𝗠𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳. If your contractor is expecting you to pull the permit, find a new contractor. Yes, it’s really that simple. The permit process is in place to protect residents and maintain a safe community overall. Pulling the permit is not a homeowner’s responsibility unless they’re planning on doing all the work. However, in this case, a contractor has been hired, so it is their duty to pull any permits associated with the construction of the deck. Why is my contractor responsible for pulling the permit? Contractors have the necessary training and experience to know which permits are needed for each unique project. The following are important reasons why your contractor should be pulling all permits. Municipalities can have individual ordinances and may require special permits. This includes not just decks, but a wide range of associated details. If you plan on running electrical to your deck and a fireplace is included in your design specs, it’s possible that both features will require their own permit. Additionally, if you currently have a covered deck that you want refurbished, a permit specifically for re-roofing may be necessary. Click LEARN MORE for additional information!