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MyBuildingPermit.com <br /> ldi ngPermit.com <br /> a service of eCityGov.net Construction Tip Sheet 05 <br /> Deck Construction Notes <br /> • Design loading for decks is based on 60 pounds per square feet (PSF) live load, 10 PSF dead <br /> load, and 1500 PSF soil-bearing capacity. <br /> • The illustrations and information in this tip Sheet may be used for decks whether or not they <br /> require a permit. See Tip Sheet 0 for when a permit is required. <br /> • All wood must be pressure-treated or naturally resistant to decay. Treat cuts, holes, and <br /> notches with end-cut solution. <br /> • Fasteners, hangers, nails, etc., must be stainless steel, hot-dipped galvanized, or as specifically <br /> required for the specified wood preservative used. The coating weights for zinc-coated <br /> fasteners to be in accordance with ASTM A 153. Provide documentation in the field showing <br /> the required fastener protection for the wood chosen for your deck. <br /> • You may modify any components of this Tip Sheet using accepted engineering practices. Any <br /> modifications must be reviewed prior to permit issuance. All attachments must be per <br /> manufacturer's installation instructions. <br /> • Visit MyBuildingPermit.com for additional Tip Sheets for stairs, handrails, and notching and <br /> boring. <br /> 36"minimum high guard <br /> with intermediate rafts Attachment of <br /> spaced so that a sphere O pre-manufactured guardail <br /> systems Existing building 4"In diameter cannot shall be peto deck comp <br /> rer. <br /> pass through(See Tip Special blocking details may be <br /> Flashing Sheet 3). required by the reviewer. <br /> /— <br /> See detail 1 on page <br /> 6 for ledger Refer table on page See page 8 for guardrail <br /> attachment options 3 for Joist Sizes post connection <br /> Decking /and Spans <br /> ( Swoodecurescrew baliusterstop&wbottomith(1)#8d <br /> / Ye spadng \ `/ 1 Refer to Table on page 3 for <br /> recommended I� Beam Size and Spans <br /> Note: for drainage fff \\\ <br /> Contractor to field <br /> rify ade of Knee braces are required if <br /> sovelid lumberqua forcy ledger f distance from grade to top of <br /> connection. post exceeds 48". See detail <br /> d If an extt or egress from , on page 7 <br /> the existing building <br /> passes under the For post size and maximum <br /> proposed <br /> anexisti <br /> deckngpatio,or if thereunder allowable height,see page 4 <br /> Is <br /> the proposed deck,6'-8" <br /> minimum clearance must <br /> be maintained. Please <br /> indicate openings In Manufactured post base cast in <br /> existing wall in elevation footing <br /> view. <br /> Refer to Table on page 4 for <br /> Footing Size <br /> 3,000 psi concrete(no special <br /> inspection required) <br /> Finished grade <br /> 1"clear , —. <br /> Minimum _ (2)#4 ea.way,3"clear <br /> depth ofn �—1 to bottom of footing. <br /> footing 12" 1L=_Il=. I[ Footing to bear on <br /> .ii=d=ii=nai=ii ii=ii;i 1.-11 undisturbed earth. <br /> January 14,2022 MyBuildingPermit.com I Basic Deck <br /> / <br /> -*--eCityGov.net ") \ \LA <br /> 2005;ti eCItyGovAAlanee <br />