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Basic Decks <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br /> Sheathing <br /> Siding <br /> Hold-down or Flashing <br /> tension device Floor sheathing nailing <br /> with 1500# at 6"o.c.(max)to joist Decking <br /> capacity with hold-down. <br /> Joists <br /> Joist Hangers <br /> Treated 2x ledger 2"min. <br /> Deck Joist <br /> Floorjoist 750#capacity hold-down device Floorjoists <br /> at 4 locations evenly distributed <br /> along the deck and within 2 ft of <br /> each end.Install per <br /> manufacturer <br /> Option # 1 Fully threaded 3/8"diameter lag Option # 2 <br /> (Required for New Construction) screw predrilled with a minimum of (Existing Construction Only) <br /> 3 in embedment into solid framing <br /> Note: <br /> Holdown devices are not required for decks less <br /> than 30 inches above grade or where new deck to <br /> existing construction has 75t*holddown devices <br /> or free standing decks. <br /> Ledger Attachment for Lateral Loads Per IRC 507.2.3 <br /> 1 <br /> 16' 14x4 min.post <br /> max A %'O.D galvanized m.b. @ 6'0"o.c.max.,Typ <br /> or threaded rod w/ <br /> nuts&washers <br /> ✓� min and 5 max ® 4 <br /> 16' <br /> max Min.1foo# <br /> tensio>a�traps Section A <br /> O.D.galvanized m.b. <br /> B or threaded rod w/ 2x8 min.blocking <br /> nuts&washers T2'min <br /> 2x8 min.deck Ymin <br /> joists&rims 2/�min am5'max <br /> 2mi <br /> Note: <br /> Use above details for guard connections or provide engineered Min.1800#tension straps <br /> design that shows Guards can resist a single concentrated load <br /> of 200 Ibs applied in any direction at any point along the top and Section B <br /> have attachment devices and supporting structure>go transfer this <br /> load to appppropriate structural elements of the building per IBC <br /> sec 1607.7.1.1 <br /> OGuardrail Connection <br /> (Guardrails are required when the deck is <br /> more than 30"above grade.) <br /> NOTE: In accordance with R507.2.1 Deck ledgers installed in accordance with Section <br /> R507.2 shall be a minimum of 2" x 8". Deck legers shall not support concentrated loads <br /> from beams or girders. Deck ledgers shall not be supported on stone or masonry <br /> veneer. <br /> The intent of this Tip Sheet is to provide a general understanding of the code requirements and does not <br /> address the subject in great detail. <br />