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Complete deck building code tips for railings, stairs, stringers, treads, foundations, ledger boards and more...
Your project has to meet certain deck building codes to ensure your family and property are safe, and to maintain local property regulations. From the height of your deck to how you install your deck stairs, local building regulations vary.
The International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by most US cities and towns, requires 36-in.-high guardrails (called “guards” in the 2015 IRC and later versions) for decks more than 30 in. above the ground. The guardrail system must be strong enough to resist the following loads:
Building a deck requires skill, materials, and a good grasp of regulations. The International Residential Code (IRC) sets safety standards for decks, local codes and other rules for legal compliance and safety. Knowing how these regulations work together is key for any decking project.
Where applicable, provisions and details contained in this document are based on the International Residential Code (IRC) [bracketed text references applicable sections of the IRC]. Prescriptive construction methods recommended meet or exceed minimum requirements of the IRC.
Chapter. Build A Deck - Fine Homebuilding. Designing Code-Compliant Decks. The AWC's alternative decking code takes the guesswork out of building a sturdy deck. By Mike Guertin. Click here to download this pdf. Deck codes have evolved since I built my first deck in 1986.
The latest building codes require decks supported by a house to be built with a “positive attachment” to resist lateral loads
Features: Detailed discussion on framing, stairs, handrails, guards, safety glazing requirements, and more. 2021 IRC provisions reprinted with tables, figures and insightful commentary. 2018 IRC Provisions reprinted where different from 2021 edition. Photos and illustrations to explain application.
For most residential decks you can follow their joist and beam span tables, post sizes, and other key details for a sturdy, code-approved deck — subject of course to local code variations and the final approval of your local building inspector.
Deck railings must meet building height codes and infill requirements to pass inspection. Learn about the building codes that regulate deck railings at Decks.com.