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�M Buildin Permitxom <br /> a service of eCityGov.net Construction Tip Sheet 05 <br /> Basic Deck <br /> This tip sheet provides easy-to-follow deck design, compliant with the 2021 International Residential Code <br /> (IRC)with Washington State Amendments. <br /> Typical Deck <br /> This document provides building code information applicable to prescriptive residential wood deck <br /> design. You may need to hire a licensed architect or engineer to design a deck where any of the following <br /> conditions apply: <br /> • The deck serves other than a one- or two-family dwelling <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 as <br /> 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 vertical <br /> • The deck is self-supporting (not attached to an exterior wall) <br /> Ledger, <br /> Sae Detad'for ledger <br /> connection options <br /> Joist Hanger-� <br /> Joist \ <br /> Decking <br /> Verify span ratings o' <br /> ptoposod derxing Otte / r <br /> Joist Overhang <br /> 24 maximum. <br /> �r-y- <br /> See Page 6 <br /> f � �� for Ledger <br /> Joist Spacing J F Attachment <br /> See span table and <br /> tooting scheawe. j� post I <br /> �f <br /> Post- Y <br /> 4x4 min up to 8'0'Wight y Joist Span <br /> 5x6 min,up to t 0'-0'heignl \\ See span lao)e. <br /> Beam <br /> Non-corrosive metal Sea span table. <br /> post/beam connector Note:Guards are <br /> required when the deck <br /> Continuous solid blocking walking surface is more Footing <br /> See span fable and <br /> between joists than 30"above grade. <br /> !ootmg schedule. <br /> Beam Overhang <br /> 24"maximum <br /> May 29,2024 MyBuildingPermit.com I Basic Deck 1 <br /> eCityGov.net <br /> 2005'ecitycay.AUrance <br />