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.
In addition to the deck itself, there's also the cost to purchase a permit. You will have to pay a fee for the contractor to acquire the necessary permit and the cost varies from city to city. You may also have see an increase in your homeowners insurance premium because of the new structural addition to your home. Finally, labor fees could add an additional $500 to $1,000 to your total cost depending on the contractor and extra work involved.