Deck Construction Requirements - Blount County Government
Deck Construction Requirements - Blount County Government
Deck Construction Requirements - Blount County Government
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artment of Building Safety<br />
I REV. 062911<br />
Minimum <strong>Requirements</strong>!continued):<br />
6. All posts must be notched or contain an approved fastener to provide structural support to the<br />
beam(see figures 8 and 9). Side attachment is prohibited.<br />
7. All joists are required to be joist hung using an approved hanger.<br />
8. Exterior rim joists are required to be doubled when receiving floor joists not supported by a deck<br />
beam.<br />
9. Pier footings must be placed at least 12 inches below grade for frost line and meet the requirements<br />
ofTable 4 for diameter. <strong>Deck</strong> footings closer that, five feet to an existing exterior house wall must<br />
bear at the same elevation as the footing ofthe existing house foundation.<br />
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