Minimum of 36” Guards Guards Required at a Minimum of Required On Raised Platforms Sphere 4” 34” and a Maximum of 38” Height and Landings When Elevated Cannot where Stair is Elevated More Than More Than 30”. . Pass Through. 30”. The Top Rail May Serve As Handrail For Stairs.

3 Sphere 4 / 8 ” Cannot Pass Through.

Handrails Required On Sphere 6” Any Flight Of Stairs Cannot Having Four or More If Height is More Pass Risers. See Drawing Than 30”, Guards On Next Page Through. Are Required. Stairs Are Required Non-Corrosive To Be Illuminated. Existing Metal Post Building Connector Tread Depth, Riser Height, and Nosing Projections May Not Vary More Than 3/8” In The At least Finished Grade 1¼” – 2” Entire Run Of The Stair. 1½” 10” Min Minimum ≤ 3/4” Run ≥ 1¾” ≤ 7/8” 4 Feet Tread Overhang Required ≥ 3/8” Min When Tread is Less Than Graspable Finger ≥ 5/16” Recess Area is 11” in Depth. Required On Both Sides 7¾” Max Type I Type I Type II Rise Overhang Depths Circular Handrail Noncircular Handrail Handrails With Min. ¾” Width 1¼ ” Min. Must Have A Perimeter Perimeter > Max 1¼” Open Risers Are Only Permitted 2” Max. Of 4” Min. 6¼” Max With 6¼” * REQUIRED * If Opening Is Less Than 4” Or Diameter or A Max Cross Section Edges Shall Pre-Pour Inspection Total Rise Is Less Than 30” Provide Dimension of 2¼” Have A Min. Prior to Equivalent Radius of .01” Placement of Concrete Graspability.

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Covered Decks Are Considered Building Additions (Do Not Use This Guide For Covered Decks)

Decks Are Not Approved For Use Of Future Installation Of Hot Tubs.

* Spans Of 6’ Or Less Are To Be A Minimum Of 2’x 6’ Floor Joist. *Spans More Than 6’, and Less Than 12’ 3” ” X ” Joist Spaced ______Apart Are To Be A Minimum Of 2’x 8’ Foor Joist. (Example 2” X 10” Spaced 16” Apart (Based On 16” On Center)

Mobile Homes: Deck Support Must Match What The Mobile Home Is On. Decking ” X ” (Example 1” X 4” ) ( ) " X " Beam (Example (2) 2 " X 10 " Check If Installing Beam As Shown ” X ” Post Spaced ______Apart Or Check One Alternate Method (Example 6” X 6” Spaced 10’ Apart " X " Rim Joist Span* ______(Example 2 " X 10 " (Example 10’6”)

Finished Grade

House Wrap Flashing Required Behind Ledger. Flashing Also Required To Direct Water Over And Away From The Top Of Ledger. 4 Feet Min Alternate ______Methods Weather Resistant Diameter Joist Hanger Concrete Pier   ______" Check One If Using Ledger Must Be Bolted To Support Either Method The Intended Imposed Load.

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Minimum Setbacks:

Front Side Rear Distance From Other Yard Yard Yard Buildings/Structures 10’ Agricultural 20’ 10’ 20’ 10’ Residential 1 10’ 10’ 20’ 10’ Residential 2 (Single & 2 Family) 10’ 8’ 20’ 10’ Residential 2 (3, 4& MultiFamily) 15’ 10’ 25’ Mobile Home Park 20’ 15’ 15’ 10’

A site plan must accompany the application for the Deck.

386’ Steps To Obtain Building Permit 57’  Complete Page Two Of This Guide 124’ 8’x10’ 223’ Shed 49’  Fill Out Building Proposed 8’ x 20’ Permit Application 175’ Deck 174’ ’ 212’ Garage 175’ Provide Plot Plan On 74’  House Back Of Building Permit Application

 Submit All Forms To Department of Building And Licensing Services With Payment 131’

385’ 555 Easy Street

Sample Site Plan

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