any contractors here?

[deerslayer01]

my brother inlaw wants to put up a deck in his back yard ( free standing deck ) its gonna be nomore than 1-1 1/2 feet above the ground, dose he need a permit, and what would be the cost.. ( somerset county )

[jerseyhunter]

not  if it's free standing and not attached  to the house also no footings, call it a platform and not a deck. 

[Gruntmaster]

Be on the safe side and call your local building dept.