This is neither a good idea no one uses roof decks as much as they think they will.
Philadelphia roof deck access structures.
For philadelphia roof decks are for all seasons getting the proper permits from the city takes about 90 days assuming that everything goes smoothly.
Underlying roofing systems typically consist of a structural deck its supporting structures.
Making your access via retractable stairs guarantees that you ll use it even less nor financially feasible.
Enclosed staircases or roof deck access structures also called doghouses popups and pilot houses may be discouraged or limited in height.
Such structures may fit into the following code categories.
Railings are permitted up to 48 inches above the midway point between the highest and lowest points of the roof.
Access to the deck is via an exterior balcony and stair resulting in no loss of valuable space inside.
The department of licenses and inspections issues permits and certificates for building operations zoning and administrative functions.
Roof gardens see section b 1504 of title 4 temporary structures see b 102 of title 4 storage of refuse see b 424 of title 4.
A roof roofdeck access structure structures such as pilot houses may not exceed 10 ft.
In height and may only serve to enclose the access stairs.
Green roofs must be designed to allow for safe access and working conditions for green roof inspection and maintenance personnel.
A you re not replacing your roof for 1 200.
B 8k isn t getting you a legal roof deck period.
Roof decks are subject to compliance with 14 604 5 a through 14 604 5 c below.
Roof deck access structures known as pilot houses may extend above the maximum height allowed for the building see below if they only serve to enclose the access stairs and do not exceed 10 feet in height.
An example of a green roof in philadelphia.
This design demonstrates how the roof of a small philadelphia rowhouse can be inhabited and the entire house dramatically expanded and transformed offering contact with the sun the sky the wind and the stars and welcome.
2 except in the rm 2 rm 3 rm 4 rmx 3 cmx 3 cmx 4 cmx 5 and irmx districts the roof deck access structure may not exceed 90 125 sq.
This access must be a permanent feature of the building such as a.
For posternack construction typically takes about a month with more time added if the deck requires a pilot house a shed like structure with an interior staircase.
Roof decks are prohibited on accessory structures.
You re adding a layer of roofing.
You ll want to make sure all existing or planned structures are in line with the requirements of the philadelphia code.
What everyone else said.
