Do You Need a Permit for Your St. Joseph Deck? Here's How to Check

Missouri building codes are adopted and enforced at the city level, and in St. Joseph that means going through the Building Division at 1100 Frederick Avenue, not a county office. Decks and porches require a permit, and the contractor pulling it needs a current occupational license and workers' compensation coverage on file with the city. We handle the permit application and inspections as part of every new deck construction job, but knowing the requirement before you start planning saves a redesign later.