On 29 Dec 2004 11:21:36 -0800, "Mike" wrote:

My current deck is pretty small and I want to extend it out from the
house about 10 feet and reposition the stairs. Do I need to have an
architect or engineer check it out first or can I start pouring the
footings and just begin?

Locally, a deck more than 100 square feet in size or more than three
feet off the ground needs a permit, and that requires plans that meet
code. More than six feet off the ground requires an engineer's or
architect's stamp, though locally the lumber yards will do engineered
drawings for your deck, often at little or no charge.

Jeff