LAUSD teachers start at lower salary. Los Angeles Unified teachers start out at a slightly lower salary, $39,788, compared to Californiaâs $40,329 average, and also top out at less than the statewide average at $78,906 versus $79,279, according to 2012-13 figures from the California Department of Education.
You must obtain building permits for your deck (wood patios are exempt from permitting). Building plans are required, but may be substituted with one of the typical deck drawings shown below. A site-related plan is required to show the impact of your construction on your property. Your project must be inspected to ensure the construction is in accordance with the code and the approved plans.
However, if you DIY, the only costs that come with deck building are material costs, permits, insurance and time. Building a deck yourself can save you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars off your decking project. Beware, deck building is not easy. We do not recommend deck building for DIY beginners.