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<br /> Deck Evaluation Checklist
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<br /> Hint: A guard is required when the walking surface is more than 30 inches above grade.
<br /> Measurement is taken up to 36"away from deck. t:
<br /> A. What is the guard height? ❑ 36" ❑ 42" ❑ Other:
<br /> Hint: Must not be less than 36"for most residential and 42"for most commercial guards.
<br /> B. What is the connection between the top rail of the guard and the post?
<br /> ❑ Nails: ❑ Screws: ❑ Unable to Determine ❑ No Posts
<br /> Hint:Posts and proper fasteners are needed to transfer the load into the deck framing.
<br /> C. Is there a "shear" connection between the posts and the frame of the deck? ❑ Yes ❑ No
<br /> ❑ Bolts,only ❑ Lag Screws,only ❑ Holdown ❑ Other:
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<br /> Hint: Bolts or lag screws, only,failed to meet the load and deflection standards.
<br /> Hint: Notched posts failed to meet the load and deflection standards.
<br /> D. Is the opening between the balusters less than 4"? ❑ Yes ❑ No
<br /> E. Is there any visible sign of decay,deterioration or cracking? ❑ No ❑ Yes
<br /> F. Are there any visible signs of corrosion or rust in the hardware? CINo ❑ Yes
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<br /> Additional Comments: (e.g. Special Features (Hot Tub, Deck Lighting,etc.),Trim Appearance)
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<br /> North American Deck and Railing Association
<br /> PO Box 829 • Quakertown, PA 18951 • 215.679.4884 • Fax: 1.888.623.7248 • info@NADRA.org
<br /> Deck Evaluation Form: http://www.nadra.org
<br /> Deck Safety: http://www.nadra.org/consum`ers/deck_safety_month.html
<br /> Deck For A Soldier: http://www.nadra.org/consumers/D4S/Welcome.html //-1
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<br /> Additional Resources:
<br /> American Wood Council-Design for Code Acceptance Prescriptive Residential Deck Construction Guide(DCA 6)www.awc.org
<br /> Stairway Manufacturers Association Visual Interpretation of the International Residential Stair building Codes-www.stairways.org
<br /> AND consult your local building department for local stair code requirements.
<br /> ALLINFORMATION PROVIDED SHOULD BE EVALUATED BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL AND APPROVED BY THE BUILDING
<br /> DEPARTMENT. EVALUATION OF THE DECK USING THIS INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLETELY CONSTITUTE A CODE COMPLIANT DECK.
<br /> IT IS INTENDED TO ASSIST BUILDERS AND INSPECTORS IN THE DECK EVALUATION PROCESS. iu
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