Deck permit rules in Texas
Most cities start from the model building code (IRC) and change a number or two. The model code exempts only small, low, freestanding decks that don't serve an exit door.
City rules below were each checked against the city’s own pages.
Cities we cover in Texas
- Deck permits in Austin verified
- Deck permits in Houston partial
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