Laserfiche WebLink
4'tyBuildingPermit.com <br /> a service of eCityGov.net Construction Tip Sheet 05 <br /> Basic Deck <br /> This tip sheet reflects code requirements of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with <br /> Washington State Amendments. <br /> Typical Deck <br /> This document provides building code information applicable to prescriptive residential wood <br /> deck design. You may need to hire a licensed architect or engineer to design a deck where any of <br /> the following conditions apply: <br /> • The deck serves other than a one- or two-family dwelling building <br /> • The deck design includes more than one level <br /> • The deck will support a hot tub, spa or other heavy object, including heavy deck covering (such <br /> as pavers) <br /> • The walking surface is more than 14 feet above grade <br /> • The deck ledger is attached to house overhangs, bay windows, bricks, stone, or concrete block <br /> • The deck is bearing on ground with a slope greater than 1 foot horizontal for every 1 foot <br /> vertical <br /> • The deck is self-supporting (not attached to an exterior wall) <br /> Ledger—, <br /> � <br /> see Deh N••cr;edger <br /> cc rostanrotors <br /> Joist Hanger- \\ ��� <br /> Joist--,.__ \ ..,__:.----. <br /> Decking \' E �\ <br /> Verily span rahngs of---_-�, - �,.2N z'---.` <br /> proposed decking �,.'' <br /> Joist Overhang '\/ /%>. !. <br /> 24'maximum .-` ' t 7 <br /> 0,•0,4 1101 I I I I 8-,~ ---.1"..," 40,.. <br /> -7-...-- / See Page 6 <br /> F �1 '�F� � for Ledger <br /> Joist Spacing Attachment <br /> see span table Am - �� <br /> footing schcdu;e. j +j'p�rs, F`� -) . <br /> G0! -,-v- -k' '1 <br /> Post -R..) -`� Joist Span <br /> 4,,4 mm up to B'0'her `4. `� Soo Span Span <br /> 5.6 m n up to t 0'0'lmrgm / NN� NN p' <br /> / <br /> Beam <br /> Non-corrosive metal N Sec span table <br /> post/beam connector Note:Guards are <br /> required when the deck <br /> Continuous solid blocking walking surface is more Footing <br /> between joists than 30"above grade. goo span table and <br /> footing schedule. <br /> Beam Overhang <br /> 24"maximum <br /> January 14,2022 MyBuildingPermit.com I Basic Deck <br /> eCityGov.net <br /> 2rO5.?eCityGcv,Vliarice <br />