Deck Building & Repair in Revere, MA
Decks in Revere, MA: building, repairs, railings and stairs, with flood zones and the Site Plan Review Committee checked first.
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Deck Building & Repair for Revere homes.
Revere's Building Division says decks need a building permit. If you're unsure the deck fits zoning, the Site Plan Review Committee meets Tuesday mornings at 10 in the Building Department and will tell you what the project needs before you apply.
Around Point of Pines and Beachmont, the city's own workshops flagged exposure to wind and storm surge. Composite, mahogany and well-sealed pressure-treated all have a place here; we go over cost and upkeep for each. Stain and sealer go on a schedule, not when the boards turn gray.
Revere rules that matter for deck building & repair.
Work hours: Monday to Saturday
Work under a Revere building permit is allowed Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No work on Sundays or holidays unless the Building Commissioner grants a special permit. [1]
Flood Resilience Checklist
For new homes and substantial improvements, Revere asks for its Flood Resilience Checklist with the building permit. The city says it's also worth filling out for smaller projects and utility upgrades. [1]
Decks need a permit; zoning questions go to Site Plan Review
The Building Division says decks need a building permit. Not sure a deck or addition fits zoning? The Site Plan Review Committee meets Tuesday mornings at 10 and tells you what the project needs. [1]
One statewide building code. Massachusetts uses a single building code for every town: 780 CMR, now in its tenth edition. Your local building department enforces it and issues the permits. source
Dig Safe before digging. State law requires notice to Dig Safe at least 72 hours before digging, not counting weekends and legal holidays. That includes holes for deck footings. Call 811. source
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Deck Building & Repair questions from Revere
Yes. The Building Division requires one and suggests talking to an inspector first. Inspectors take questions Monday to Thursday, 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
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Local rules change. We link the official pages so you can check the current version, and we confirm what your job needs when we come look.
- 1.Building Division, City of Revere
- 2.Floodplain Information, City of Revere
- 3.Flood Resilience Checklist, City of Revere
- 4.Revere MVP Summary of Findings (2019), PDF (Workshop summary of areas of concern, not a regulatory map.)
- 5.Next Stop Revere master plan: Housing chapter (2020), PDF
- 6.Next Stop Revere master plan: Historic and Cultural Resources chapter (2020), PDF (Statement that Revere has no local historic district or demolition delay ordinance is as of 2020.)
- MATenth edition of the MA State Building Code (780 CMR), Mass.gov
- MAM.G.L. c. 82, § 40A (excavation notice)
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