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The content provides step-based selection tables for joists, beams, spans, spacing, and connection options, plus stair illumination and stair/landing dimensional guidance. 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Floor live load is 40 lbs./sf minimum, with wind speed 90 mph and soil bearing pressure 3000 lbs./sf stated as design loads.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},649350,1792799344,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":34,"category_name":35,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":29,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":19,"language":139,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":129,"read_time":52,"preview_page_count":4},7971478544854,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_994ba38a5ba835b3df7d355c54d3ed8d","| Residenti aGnelsDrawings\u003Cbr>1. All lumber shall be pressure treated for exterior use. All metal fasteners & hangers shall be G185 galvanized, stainless steel or otherwise compatible with the wood treatment. All bolts shall be 1/2\" diameter, minimum.\u003Cbr>2. All beams, joists, posts and decking shall be No. 2 Southern Pine, or better.\u003Cbr>3. All beam splices and top rails shall occur at a post or otherwise on adequate bearing.\u003Cbr>4. All footings shall be cast-in-place concrete with a min.\u003Cbr>2500 psi compressive strength.\u003Cbr>5. Guards are required at all areas where the deck/porch floor is greater than 30\" above grade at any point.\u003Cbr>6. Required guards shall be 36\" tall (min.) and be constructed such that a 4\" diameter object will not pass through.\u003Cbr>7. Guard post spacing shall not exceed 6 ft. on center.\u003Cbr>8. Required guards & handrails at stairs shall range from 34\"to 38\" vertically above the stair nosings.\u003Cbr>9. Handrail ends, at the top and bottom, shall terminate into a post or be returned to a wall.\u003Cbr>10. On stairs with closed risers, treads shall have a projected nosing ranging from 3/4\" to 1-1/4\". All treads and risers shall be equal.\u003Cbr>11. The deck/porch floor shall be within 8-1/4\" of the top of the door threshold.\u003Cbr>12. Live Load Deflection: Joists & Beams-L/360 Guards-L/240\u003Cbr>13. Design Loads: Floor Live Load-40 lbs./sf (min.)\u003Cbr>Wind Speed-90 mph\u003Cbr>Soil Bearing Pressure-3000 lbs./sf\u003Cbr>14. Guards shall be designed for a 200 lb. concentrated load placed along the top rail in any direction, at any point.\u003Cbr>15. This deck/porch is not designed for hot-tub or spa loading.\u003Cbr>16. All exterior stairs & associated landings shall be illuminated.\u003Cbr>17. Post size is based on the height of the deck floor above finished grade (at the highest point):\u003Cbr>0' to 8' high: 4x4, 4x6, 6x6\u003Cbr>8' to 10' high: 4x6, 6x6\u003Cbr>10' and up: 6x6 (required for multi-level decks too)\u003Cbr>18. All separated beams shall receive full depth solid blocking at 24\" on center, maximum spacing.\u003Cbr>19. The actual field construction shall match the approved plans. All field changes and/or deviations require an Engineering Change approval.\u003Cbr>Framing/Footing Table\u003Cbr>[1] Choose one floor joist size with the associated span,[2] Choose one floor beam size. Entire row applies.\u003Cbr>a Floor Joists b Floor Beams Footing Size 1/2\" Ledger\u003Cbr>Board Bolts Choose\u003Cbr>Joist\u003Cbr>Size Lumber\u003Cbr>Size Max.\u003Cbr>Span [A] Choose\u003Cbr>One\u003Cbr>Row Lumber\u003Cbr>Size Max.\u003Cbr>Span [B] Single-Span Floor Joists Multi-Span Floor Joists min. dia. [C] min. thick [D] min. dia. [C] min. thick [D] Spacing (nominal) (feet) (nominal) (feet) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) [ ] 2 x 6 8 [ ] (2) 2 x 6 5 12 6 15 8 24 [ ] (2) 2 x 8 7 13 7 19 10 24 [ ] (2) 2 x 10 9 15 8 23 12 24 [ ] (2) 2 x 12 11 17 9 24 12 24 [ ] 2 x 8 10 [ ] (2) 2 x 8 7 14 7 20 10 16 [ ] (2) 2 x 10 9 17 9 24 12 16 [ ] (2) 2 x 12 10 18 9 25 13 16 [ ] 2 x 10 13 [ ] (2) 2 x 10 8 17 9 24 12 16 [ ] (2) 2 x 12 9 18 9 26 13 16 [ ] 2 x 12 16 [ ] (2) 2 x 12 8 20 10 28 14 12 a. Choose one joist size and cooresponding maximum span. All joists are spaced a maximum of 16\" oc.\u003Cbr>b. Choose one floor beam (entire row) that cooresponds with the size of joist chosen.\u003Cbr>Beam to Post Connection Options\u003Cbr>[3] Choose one beam to post connection option. [4] Choose one post size based on the height of the deck.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>(see note 18)\u003Cbr>Min. 3/4\" notch Min. 1-1/2\"\u003Cbr>[ ] each side. [ ] notch in post.\u003Cbr>[ ] 4x4 posts (up to 8 ') [ ] 4x4 posts (up to 8 ')\u003Cbr>[ ] 4x6 posts (up to 10') [ ] 4x6 posts (up to 10')[ ] 6x6 posts req'd over 10') [ ] 6x6 posts req'd over 10')\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>[ ]\u003Cbr>[ ] 4x4\u003Cbr>[ ] 4x6\u003Cbr>[ ] 6x6\u003Cbr>2x   each side\u003Cbr>posts (up to 8 ')\u003Cbr>posts (up to 10')\u003Cbr>posts req'd over 10')\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>   Post cap [ ]  connector [ ] 4x4 posts (up to 8 ')\u003Cbr>[ ] 4x6 posts (up to 10')[ ] 6x6 posts req'd over 10') |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Property Owner:\u003Cbr>Name:   Address:  \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Phone:  | Designer:\u003Cbr>Name:  ","cbCaiarRJDvF2tSV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiarRJDvF2tSV","pdf",333865,"English","# Framing and foundation requirements\n## Deck/porch construction checklist\n## Framing/footing selection table\n# Beam-to-post connection and post sizing\n## Connection options\n## Post cap and connector options\n# Property and sheet information\n## Application and sheet numbers","[{\"question\":\"What lumber and fastener requirements apply for the deck exterior framing?\",\"answer\":\"Exterior lumber must be pressure treated. Metal fasteners and hangers must be G185 galvanized, stainless steel, or compatible with the wood treatment, and bolts must be at least 1/2\\\" diameter.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the guard and handrail requirements for deck heights?\",\"answer\":\"Guards are required where the deck/porch floor is more than 30\\\" above grade at any point. Required guards must be at least 36\\\" tall and constructed so a 4\\\" diameter object will not pass through, with guard post spacing not exceeding 6 ft on center.\"},{\"question\":\"What loads and deflection criteria are specified for the deck design?\",\"answer\":\"Live load deflection criteria are given as Joists/Beams L/360 and Guards L/240. Floor live load is 40 lbs./sf minimum, with wind speed 90 mph and soil bearing pressure 3000 lbs./sf stated as design loads.\"}]","Residential Deck Drawings - Exterior deck/porch construction requirements - step-by-step forms | PDF"]