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MyBui Idin gPermit.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 />Existing building <br />Flashing <br />See detail 1 on page <br />6 for ledger <br />attachment options <br />Decking <br />Note: <br />Contractor to field <br />verify adequacy of <br />solid lumber for ledger <br />connection. <br />January 14, 2022 <br />36" minimum high guard <br />with intermediate rails <br />spaced so that a sphere <br />4" in diameter cannot <br />pass through (See Tip <br />Sheet 3). <br />Refer table on page <br />3 for Joist Sizes <br />and Spans <br />Attachment of <br />pre -manufactured guardail <br />systems to deck components <br />shall be per manufacturer. <br />Special blocking details may be <br />required by the reviewer. <br />\ See page 8 for guardrail <br />post connection <br />Secure ballusters with (1) #Bd <br />wood screw top & bottom <br />e" spacing <br />recommended <br />for drainage <br />— If an exit or egress from <br />the existing building <br />passes under the <br />pproposed deck, or if there <br />Is an existing patio under <br />the proposed deck, 6'-8" <br />minimum clearance must <br />be maintained. Please <br />Indicate openings In <br />existing wall in elevation <br />view. <br />1" dear <br />Refer to Table on page 3 for <br />Beam Size and Spans <br />Knee braces are required if <br />distance from grade to top of <br />post exceeds 48". See detail <br />on page 7 <br />For post size and maximum <br />allowable height, see page 4 <br />Manufactured post base cast in <br />footing <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 />Minimum I — (2) #4 ea. way, 3" clear <br />depth of <br />ME, <br />to bottom of footing. <br />footing 12" I Footing to bear on <br />m_m_m undisturbed earth. <br />MyBuildingPermit.com I Basic Deck <br />eCityGovnet <br />2006 a0tyG Alliance <br />