SECOND STORY DECK

(ATTACHED TO A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING) B UI L D I N G & S A F E T Y 8353 SIERRA AVE, FONTANA, CA 92335 (909) 350­7640 + FAX: (909) 350­7676

WALL­SWITCH CONTROLLED EXTERIOR LIGHT

(12’­ 0” MAX SPAN)

(10’­ 0” MAX SPAN)

TABLE “A” TABLE “B” NOTES: 1. ALL METAL HARDWARE & SCREWS TO BE DECK JOIST SPANS HEADER SIZING & SPANS GALVANIZED OR OF OTHERWISE APPROVED (DOUGLAS FIR #2 OR BETTER) (DOUGLAS FIR #2 OR BETTER) CORROSION RESISTANCE. HEADER 2. DECK CANNOT BE ATTACHED TO SIZE SPACING SPAN DECK JOIST ND CANTILEVERED 2 FLOOR UNLESS SPAN 2 x 8 12” O.C. 12’­ 0” SIZE SPAN STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS ARE SUBMITTED 2 x 10 16” O.C. 12’­ 0” 4 x 8 8’­ 0” AND APPROVED BY THE BUILDING 2 x 12 16” O.C. 12’­ 0” DEPARTMENT UP TO 8’­ 0” 4 x 10 10’­ 0” . 4 x 12 10’­ 0” 3. SHEAR WALLS MAY NOT BE MODIFIED UNLESS STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS ARE SUBMITTED DISCLAIMER: 4 x 8 7’­ 6” AND APPROVED BY THE BUILDING ALTERNATE DECK DESIGNS ARE 8’­ 1” TO 10’­ 0” 4 x 10 9’­ 6” DEPARTMENT. POSSIBLE WHEN DESIGNED BY A 4 x 12 10’­ 0” LICENSED ENGINEER. USE OF THIS 4 x 8 7’­ 0” CONVENTIONAL STANDARD DESIGN IS 10’­ 0” TO 12’­ 0” 4 x 10 9’­ 0” AT THE USER’S RISK AND CARRIES NO 4 x 12 10’­ 0” IMPLIED OR INFERRED GUARANTEE AGAINST FAILURE OR DEFECTS.

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4X4 POST (MIN)

1 ½ “ MAX

1 ½ “ MAX

LEDGER BOLTS SHALL BE: 3/8” DIA. X 6” LONG; INSTALLED IN 1/4” DIA. PRE­DRILLED HOLES; AND PLACED A MAXIMUM OF 6” O.C. IN A STAGGERED PATTERN

6” 6” 6”

JOIST HANGER (SIZED TO JOIST) – USE SIMPSON HU, LU, U OR EQUAL

NOTE: THIS DECK CONNECTION DETAIL IS BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT A MINIMUM 1­1/2” THICK WOOD MEMBER IS ADEQUATELY INSTALLED AT ALL EDGES OF THE 2 ND FLOOR DIAPHRAGM. IF ANY OTHER MATERIAL IS USED, SUCH AS TJI JOISTS, AN ENGINEERED DESIGN BY A LICENSED ENGINEER WILL BE REQUIRED. IT IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THE PRESENCE OF THE APPROPRIATE RIM JOIST.

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POST CAP – USE SIMPSON CC OR EQUAL WITH MACHINE BOLTS PER MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS

GUARDRAIL PERPENDICULAR TO JOISTS GUARDRAIL PARALLEL TO JOISTS

(2) 2x6 W/ (2) #8 x 3” DECK SCREWS TO 4x4 POSTS

4x4 POSTS @ 36” O.C.

2x2 VERTICALS @ 4” O.C. MAXIMUM

2 x 6

DOUBLE END JOISTS OR USE 4x MEMBER

BOUNDARY NAILING @ 6” O.C. (SEE SIMPSON “H3” OR EQUAL @ TOP AND BOTTOM DECKING OPTIONS: NOTES BELOW FOR NAILING SIZES.) 2x BLOCKING @ 32” O.C. W/ SEE NOTES BELOW BOUNDARY NAILING TO BLOCK @ 6” O.C.

(2) 1/2“ DIA. MACHINE BOLTS W/ SIMPSON “A35” OR NUTS & WASHERS @ EACH POST. EQUAL AT EA BLOCK

FLOOR JOISTS SIMPSON “H3” OR SIMPSON “A35” OR EQUAL AT EA SIDE. FLOOR JOISTS EQUAL @ 48” O.C.

24” MAX OVERHANG NOTE ­ DECKING OPTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. 5/8” TONGUE AND GROOVE JOINTED PLYWOOD SECURED WITH 8D NAILS. ALL EDGE NAILING AT 6” O.C. MUST BE COVERED WITH AN APPROVED WEATHER RESISTIVE MATERIAL WALKING SURFACE AND SLOPED FOR POSITIVE DRAINAGE. 2. 2X6 DECKING SECURED WITH 2 – 16D NAILS AT EACH JOIST.

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BUILDING & SAFETY RESIDENTIAL SECOND STORY DECK

NOTE: This form is to be used only when the second story deck is being built in

accordance with the CITY STANDARD specifications shown in this handout. All

non-standard second story decks require formal plans submitted for plan check.

Specify the following information on the attached blank Site Plan:

1. Existing Building Footprint

2. All setbacks to Property Line(s)

3. Deck Size:

_____ x _____ = ______s.f.

4. Type of Decking: [ ] Spaced [ ] Solid

5. Posts:

Size: ______x ______

Spacing: ______o.c.

6. HEADER / BEAM SIZE:

______x ______

PROPERT ADDRESS: ______

PROPERTY OWNER: ______

ADDRESS: ______

APN or Tract # & Lot #: ______

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