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MyBui 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 /> I <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 fastens r rotection for the wood chosen for your deck. J <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 rails Attachment of <br /> spaced so that a sphere u pre-manufactured guardail <br /> Existing building 4"in diameter cannot syatl ms b toper ccomponents <br /> hpass through(See Tip Special blocking details may be <br /> Flashing Sheet 3). required by the reviewer, <br /> See detail 1 on page <br /> 6 for ledger Refer table on page See page 8 for guardrail <br /> attachment options r 3 for Joist Sizes ----. post connection <br /> Decking it and Spans <br /> / <br /> ! t - 1 Secure ballusters with(1)#8d <br /> tI wood screw top&bottom <br /> / spacing \ Beam Size and Spans <br /> efer to Table on e 3 for <br /> recommended � f <br /> Note: for drainage <br /> Contractor to field <br /> rify adequac of Knee braces are required if <br /> sovelid lumber fory ledger f distance from grade to top of <br /> connection. post exceeds 48". See detail <br /> if <br /> the anexist exit ing or egbuildiressng from on page 7 <br /> passes under the _ For post size and maximum <br /> proposed deck,or if there allowable height,see page 4 <br /> Is an existing patio under <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"Gear U <br /> Minimum I�Il 11 I I 14, 1 I 011±1It (2)#4 ea.wayy,3"clear <br /> footing 12" lEth of ill�l I i to b9ttom ofI Footing to bear ong <br /> I I I l i undisturbed earth. <br /> January 14,2022 MyBuildingPermit.com I Basic Deck <br /> =eeC yGow.net 3 <br /> 2005 eCityGavAihance f <br />