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www,AADRA.org • <br /> Deck Evaluation Checklist <br /> ' :ct <br /> . ,•$ <br /> IL Footings/De „ pport and Posts Columns <br /> A. Footing/Deck Support-type? Li Unable to Determine Li Pier,only LI Pad or Spread <br /> LI No footing/Improper footing Li Other(describe): <br /> 1. Size: Hint:Must be at least a 12"x12"or equivalent. <br /> 2. Depth/Thickness: Unable to Determine <br /> 3. Is it at least 12" below undisturbed ground 0 Yes 111 No LI Unable to determine <br /> B. Post size? LI 4x4 LI 6x6 LI 8x8 El Other(e.g. metal): <br /> C. Post Height? <br /> Hint:Maximum post height is determined by the tributary load the post will carry. <br /> See AWC DCA6 for 6x6 post height maximums, <br /> D. Any visible signs of decay,cracks or post corrosion (if metal)? El No El Yes: <br /> Hint: Decay or corrosion may appear just below the surface to ground interface. <br /> Cracks and decay may appear at the corner of the top of a notched post. <br /> E. What is connecting the post to the footing? <br /> 111 Post base hardware El Unable to determine 0 Nothing <br /> Hint: Look for hardware that connects to the footing to help resist the deck from moving <br /> and has a 1"standoff base plate to help prevent decay at the post end. <br /> F. What is connecting the post to the beam? <br /> CI Post cap hardware LI Notched El Other: <br /> Hint: Notching a 4x4 post at the corner or notching a 4x4 for a double 2x is not permitted. <br /> Notching a 6x6 post to let-in a triple 2x or a 6x is not permitted. <br /> 1. Has a post-to-beam connector been bent or improperly modified? El No Cl Yes <br /> Hint: Bending steel in the field may cause fractures at the bend line. <br /> Fractured steel will not carry the load and must be replaced. <br /> 2. Are the beams alongside the post? LI No El Yes <br /> If yes, is the beam attached with a metal connector to provide bearing? 0 Yes CI No <br /> Hint:The beams alongside the post attached by bolts, lag screws or nails are prohibited by <br /> AWC DCA 6 and does not provide proper bearing for the beam. <br /> G. Is diagonal bracing provided on the posts and beams? El Yes CI No <br /> Hint: Required by AWC DCA 6 at the corner posts that are greater than 2'in height. <br /> 1. If the deck is not attached to the building,what method is used for lateral support? <br /> Describe: <br /> H. Are there any visible signs of red rust on the hardware (fasteners or connectors)? 0 No Cl Yes <br /> If yes,where? <br /> I. If connectors are used, are all the holes filled with the proper fasteners? CI Yes E No <br /> 11) <br /> If no,where? <br /> Hint: Slotted or Phillips head screws are never appropriate for connectors. I <br />