Can porches, decks, awnings, cabanas and stairs be attached to the mobile home?
All auxiliary structures (such as porches, decks, awnings, cabanas, stairs, etc.) shall be entirely self-supporting, unless designed and approved by a Professional Engineer or Architect or manufacturer to be supported on the mobile home. All such structures must be constructed in accordance with the North Carolina State Building Code Volume VII-Residential. 4. What is the difference between a landing and a deck? A landing is a platform at the top or bottom of the steps thirty-six (36) square feet or less in area. A landing should be a minimum of 3′ x 3′. A deck is an exterior floor system greater than thirty-six (36) square feet, for which a separate permit is required. Decks and steps shall be constructed according to the North Carolina State Building Code, Volume VII – Residential. 5. When are guard railings required on landings? Every porch, terrace, or entrance platform thirty inches (30″) above an adjacent finished grade shall be equipped with railings or guards not less than thir
