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PRESCRIPTIVE RESIDENTIAL WOOD DECK CONSTRUCTION GUIDE 11 <br /> RIM JOIST REQUIREMENTS <br /> Attach a continuous rim joist to the ends of joists as <br /> shown in Figure 11. Attach decking to the rim joist as <br /> shown in Figure 11. For more decking attachment <br /> requirements,see DECKING REQUIREMENTS. <br /> Figure 11. Rim Joist Connection Details. <br /> joists secure decking to top of rim joist with <br /> 10d threaded nails or ftl 0.x 3' <br /> minimum weed screws(it 6 <br /> attach rim joist to end of- joist with <br /> (3)Ind threaded natio at(3)4111x 3" <br /> 11,00° minimum wood strews <br /> 41 rim OK <br /> FOOTINGS [R4031 DECK FOOTINGS CLOSER THAN 5'-0" TO AN <br /> EXTERIOR HOUSE FOUNDATION WALL MUST <br /> See Figure 12 and Table 4 for footing size, footing <br /> BEAR AT THE SAME ELEVATION AS THE <br /> thickness, and post attachment options and requirements. <br /> FOOTING OF THE HOUSE FOUNDATION. <br /> All footings shall bear on undisturbed soil at least 12 <br /> inches below the undisturbed ground surface or below Do not construct footings over septic systems or leach <br /> the frost line,whichever is deeper. Contact the authority fields,utility lines,or enclosed meters.Contact local <br /> having jurisdiction to determine the specified frost line. utilities (call 811) before digging. <br /> Bearing conditions shall be verified in the field by the <br /> Pre-manufactured post anchors shall be galvanized or <br /> building official prior to placement of concrete. Where <br /> stainless steel. See MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. <br /> the building official determines that in-place soils with <br /> an allowable bearing capacity of less than 1,500 psf are <br /> likely to be present at the site,the allowable bearing <br /> capacity shall be determined by a soils investigation. <br /> American Wood Council <br />