How do I submit the deck permit checklist?

Submit the checklist with the completed building permit application and required materials. The document says the permit can be picked up at the Cambria County Building Code Enforcement Agency after approval and payment of fees.

What materials are listed for a deck permit application?

The checklist calls for an Affidavit of Exemption or a contractor’s Certificate of Insurance, a site plan, two sets of construction drawings, and a completed building permit application.

Portage, PA · Cambria County

No notary required

Building Permit Application Submittal Requirements for Decks

This checklist helps Portage deck permit applicants verify that their building permit application and required plans and supporting documents are ready for submission.

What this form is

Use this checklist when submitting a building permit application for a deck. It lists required items, including an affidavit or contractor insurance certificate, a site plan, and two sets of construction drawings with specified deck details. The plans are reviewed for code compliance; if minimum requirements are met, they are marked approved, and the permit is issued after fees are paid.

Who needs it

Anyone applying for a building permit to construct a deck should use the checklist and provide the listed application materials.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This checklist is signed without a notary; the attached Affidavit of Exemption must be notarized if the homeowner or a contractor without workers’ compensation constructs the structure.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Checklist
Download the deck building permit submittal requirements PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Complete the building permit application and review each checklist requirement.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the site plan, two sets of construction drawings, and the applicable affidavit or contractor insurance certificate.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and required materials to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this deck permit checklist?: No. The checklist is signed without a notary. The attached Affidavit of Exemption must be notarized if the homeowner or a contractor without workers’ compensation constructs the structure.
How do I submit the deck permit checklist?: Submit the checklist with the completed building permit application and required materials. The document says the permit can be picked up at the Cambria County Building Code Enforcement Agency after approval and payment of fees.
What materials are listed for a deck permit application?: The checklist calls for an Affidavit of Exemption or a contractor’s Certificate of Insurance, a site plan, two sets of construction drawings, and a completed building permit application.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application Submittal Requirements for Decks doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Portage form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.