St Louis County Deck Permit Requirements and Construction Information

If you are planning to build a deck within St Louis County, Missouri, you should be aware that St Louis County requires you to obtain a deck building permit prior to starting construction.  St Louis County has published Building Permit Requirments for Sun Decks, which is displayed below.  This outlines the process and requirements for obtaining a deck permit. In addition, this deck-building guide also provides good general information with regard to proper construction methods for deck construction however, be aware that each municipality has its own building codes and standards which may vary from those in this guide.  Also, before relying upon the information on this site, you should contact the county of St Louis and confirm that the information below is still current and up to date.