I try looking for thread where there is similar topic but cannot find it. Anyway I go head start with it. It is done build decks. First inspection guy come and visit our deck for pre-approve permit. Fail!!! like I said arghhh!!! what is up with that?. he explained me. pffftttt dumb house codes by follow rule from county. That where stairs landing on the ground have must be three feet surface with cement,brick or big block cement with flat ( no little hill don't matter how is sizes or deep hill). Reason for safety to prevent slippery when the grass is wet. I have to fix correctly then call them revisit our deck again. Finally pass approve permit. PHEW!!!! I am happy and it is over. Enjoy sit and drank beers...LOL Here show picture of decks.