{
  "generatedAt": "2026-06-19",
  "site": {
    "id": "deckpermitcheck",
    "name": "DeckPermitCheck",
    "url": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com"
  },
  "policy": "Read-only priority answer metadata for search and AI citation. Do not treat as an official record.",
  "answers": [
    {
      "label": "DeckPermitCheck homepage",
      "path": "/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/",
      "answer": "Check whether a deck likely needs a permit.",
      "confidence": "Reviewed June 2026",
      "sourceName": "Official deck and residential building sources",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/source-summary/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "Primary launch-wave product action page"
    },
    {
      "label": "Check deck permit requirements",
      "path": "/deck-permit-requirements/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/deck-permit-requirements/",
      "answer": "Deck permit rules usually turn on height above grade, attachment to the house, structural support, stairs, cover, and local zoning.",
      "confidence": "Reviewed June 2026",
      "sourceName": "Official deck and residential building sources",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/source-summary/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "High-intent query page created for launch-wave growth sprint"
    },
    {
      "label": "Check deck permits by address",
      "path": "/deck-permit-by-address/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/deck-permit-by-address/",
      "answer": "Deck permit rules usually turn on height above grade, attachment, stairs, roof/cover, structural work, and local zoning.",
      "confidence": "Reviewed June 2026",
      "sourceName": "Official deck and residential building sources",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/source-summary/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "High-intent query page created for launch-wave growth sprint"
    },
    {
      "label": "Do you need a permit for a deck",
      "path": "/do-i-need-a-permit-for-a-deck/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/do-i-need-a-permit-for-a-deck/",
      "answer": "Use official local deck rules before relying on size or height thresholds.",
      "confidence": "Reviewed June 2026",
      "sourceName": "Official deck and residential building sources",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/source-summary/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "High-intent query page created for launch-wave growth sprint"
    },
    {
      "label": "Check deck height permit rules",
      "path": "/deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "answer": "Height above grade is often the first deck permit trigger, but attachment, stairs, covers, and setbacks can also matter.",
      "confidence": "Reviewed June 2026",
      "sourceName": "Official deck and residential building sources",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/source-summary/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "High-intent query page created for launch-wave growth sprint"
    },
    {
      "label": "Portland, OR DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/cities/portland-or/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/portland-or/",
      "answer": "Portland deck checks start with official residential deck permit rules; height, attachment, and structural changes control the path.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Portland decks",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.portland.gov/ppd/residential-permitting/decks",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "Top official-source market page for early discovery"
    },
    {
      "label": "Seattle, WA DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/cities/seattle-wa/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/seattle-wa/",
      "answer": "Seattle deck checks route through SDCI residential permit sources; height, attachment, lot constraints, and structural work matter.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Seattle SDCI research a project",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/resources/research-a-project",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "Top official-source market page for early discovery"
    },
    {
      "label": "Austin, TX DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/cities/austin-tx/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/austin-tx/",
      "answer": "Austin deck checks route through residential building review; attached, elevated, covered, or structurally supported decks may require permit review.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Austin residential building review",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.austintexas.gov/page/residential-building-review",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "Top official-source market page for early discovery"
    },
    {
      "label": "Chandler, AZ DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/cities/chandler-az/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/chandler-az/",
      "answer": "Chandler, AZ deck checks route through official residential building, zoning, and development-services sources before relying on height, attachment, stair, or structural thresholds.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Chandler official code portal",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.chandleraz.gov/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "Top official-source market page for early discovery"
    },
    {
      "label": "St. Louis, MO DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/cities/st-louis-mo/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/st-louis-mo/",
      "answer": "St. Louis, MO deck checks route through official residential building, zoning, and development-services sources before relying on height, attachment, stair, or structural thresholds.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "St. Louis Building Division",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/public-safety/building/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "Top official-source market page for early discovery"
    },
    {
      "label": "Portland deck height permit rules",
      "path": "/cities/portland-or-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/portland-or-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "answer": "Portland deck checks start with official residential deck permit rules; height, attachment, and structural changes control the path.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Portland decks",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.portland.gov/ppd/residential-permitting/decks",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "City + query modifier page for launch-wave growth sprint"
    },
    {
      "label": "Chula Vista, CA DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/cities/chula-vista-ca/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/chula-vista-ca/",
      "answer": "Chula Vista, CA deck checks route through official residential building, zoning, and development-services sources before relying on height, attachment, stair, or structural thresholds.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Chula Vista official code portal",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.chulavistaca.gov/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "Top official-source market page for early discovery"
    },
    {
      "label": "Seattle deck height permit rules",
      "path": "/cities/seattle-wa-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/seattle-wa-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "answer": "Seattle deck checks route through SDCI residential permit sources; height, attachment, lot constraints, and structural work matter.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Seattle SDCI research a project",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/resources/research-a-project",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "City + query modifier page for launch-wave growth sprint"
    },
    {
      "label": "Fort Wayne, IN DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/cities/fort-wayne-in/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/fort-wayne-in/",
      "answer": "Fort Wayne, IN deck checks route through official residential building, zoning, and development-services sources before relying on height, attachment, stair, or structural thresholds.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Fort Wayne official code portal",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "Top official-source market page for early discovery"
    },
    {
      "label": "Austin deck height permit rules",
      "path": "/cities/austin-tx-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/austin-tx-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "answer": "Austin deck checks route through residential building review; attached, elevated, covered, or structurally supported decks may require permit review.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Austin residential building review",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.austintexas.gov/page/residential-building-review",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "City + query modifier page for launch-wave growth sprint"
    },
    {
      "label": "Buffalo, NY DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/cities/buffalo-ny/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/buffalo-ny/",
      "answer": "Buffalo, NY deck checks route through official residential building, zoning, and development-services sources before relying on height, attachment, stair, or structural thresholds.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Buffalo official permits portal",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.buffalony.gov/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "Top official-source market page for early discovery"
    },
    {
      "label": "Denver deck height permit rules",
      "path": "/cities/denver-co-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/denver-co-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "answer": "Denver, CO deck checks route through official residential building, zoning, and development-services sources before relying on height, attachment, stair, or structural thresholds.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Denver official building/permit path",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.denvergov.org/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "City + query modifier page for launch-wave growth sprint"
    },
    {
      "label": "Los Angeles deck height permit rules",
      "path": "/cities/los-angeles-ca-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/los-angeles-ca-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "answer": "Los Angeles, CA deck checks route through official residential building, zoning, and development-services sources before relying on height, attachment, stair, or structural thresholds.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Los Angeles official building/permit path",
      "sourceUrl": "https://lacity.gov/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "City + query modifier page for launch-wave growth sprint"
    },
    {
      "label": "Chicago deck height permit rules",
      "path": "/cities/chicago-il-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/cities/chicago-il-deck-height-permit-rules/",
      "answer": "Chicago, IL deck checks route through official residential building, zoning, and development-services sources before relying on height, attachment, stair, or structural thresholds.",
      "confidence": "High confidence",
      "sourceName": "Chicago official building/permit path",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicago.gov/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "City + query modifier page for launch-wave growth sprint"
    },
    {
      "label": "California DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/states/ca/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/states/ca/",
      "answer": "California DeckPermitCheck coverage starts with local official sources and connected city pages.",
      "confidence": "202 connected markets",
      "sourceName": "Official deck and residential building sources",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/source-summary/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "State hub for crawl depth and state-level search capture"
    },
    {
      "label": "Texas DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/states/tx/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/states/tx/",
      "answer": "Texas DeckPermitCheck coverage starts with local official sources and connected city pages.",
      "confidence": "93 connected markets",
      "sourceName": "Official deck and residential building sources",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/source-summary/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "State hub for crawl depth and state-level search capture"
    },
    {
      "label": "Florida DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/states/fl/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/states/fl/",
      "answer": "Florida DeckPermitCheck coverage starts with local official sources and connected city pages.",
      "confidence": "79 connected markets",
      "sourceName": "Official deck and residential building sources",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/source-summary/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "State hub for crawl depth and state-level search capture"
    },
    {
      "label": "Illinois DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/states/il/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/states/il/",
      "answer": "Illinois DeckPermitCheck coverage starts with local official sources and connected city pages.",
      "confidence": "38 connected markets",
      "sourceName": "Official deck and residential building sources",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/source-summary/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "State hub for crawl depth and state-level search capture"
    },
    {
      "label": "Massachusetts DeckPermitCheck",
      "path": "/states/ma/",
      "canonicalUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/states/ma/",
      "answer": "Massachusetts DeckPermitCheck coverage starts with local official sources and connected city pages.",
      "confidence": "34 connected markets",
      "sourceName": "Official deck and residential building sources",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.deckpermitcheck.com/source-summary/",
      "lastChecked": "Jun 2026",
      "notes": "State hub for crawl depth and state-level search capture"
    }
  ]
}