Residential Decks

Residential Deck submittal requirements

1. Completed application
2. Homeowner Affidavit (if work is to be completed by homeowner/occupant)
3. Plot plan/site plan (must show location of proposed deck and include dimensions from deck to property lines/easements, show existing window wells, show existing mechanicals)
4. Deck plan drawing which must include the following (see below for more detailed information):
   • piers or footings
   • material to be used
   • dimensions
   • connectors
5. Any additional information deemed necessary by the reviewer (individual projects may require additional information).
6. HOA approval may be required.

Material:

• Species of wood (Redwood, cedar, southern yellow pine, etc.)
• Grade of wood (#2, #1, etc.)
• Type of decking & direction of install (perpendicular to joist or diagonal)
• Size of
  1. Ledger (min. 2x8)
  2. Beam
  3. Joists
  4. Posts (include height)

Dimensions: 

• distance between piers
• distance between posts
• distance between beams
• distance between ledger and beam
• distance between joists
• cantilevers
• height above adjacent grade

Connectors:

• Post to pier
• Beam to post or pier
• Joist to beam
• Ledger to house
• Connections for lateral load (hold down tension device type and location)
• Connection to existing framing (when applicable)

if using a kit or other than conventional wood framing as addressed in the IRC, manufacturer's specifications are required to be submitted.

**Please provide this information on the drawing.  Do not submit documents from other jurisdictions as they do not contain all the required information.**

Note:

• ledgers cannot be attached to cantilevers on house
• if deck is an extension and is to be connected to an existing deck, information on the existing deck must be provided
• piers shall be adequately sized to support tributary load
• guard rails are required if deck height is more than 30 inches above grade at any point within 36 inches horizontal of the open side
• Load path of stairs must be code compliant.