Georgia Amendments Prescriptive Deck Details User Manual

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Georgia Amendments
Prescriptive Deck Details
Based on the 2012 International Residential Code
This design document applies to single-span, single-level residential decks only.
Decks must be constructed in conformance with the details contained herein. A
copy of this deck detail must be on the job site and available to the inspector
during each required inspection.

Georgia Amendments Prescriptive Deck Details Specifications

General

Brand	Georgia Amendments
Model	Prescriptive Deck Details
Category	Indoor Furnishing
Language	English

Summary

General Requirements

Decking

Approved Material

Requirements for wood and wood-plastic composite decking installation and dimensions.

Joists

Beams

Joist-to-Beam Connection

Joist Hangers

Posts

Footings

Ledger Attachments

Siding and Flashing

Procedures for removing siding and installing flashing at ledger boards.

Prohibited Ledger Attachments

Ledger Board Fasteners

Lateral Support

Free-Standing Decks

Guards

When Required

Criteria determining when deck guards are necessary based on height.

Guard Post Attachments

Stairs

Stair Geometry

Tread & Riser Material

Stair Stringer Requirements

Stair Guard Requirements

Stair Handrails

Stair Stringer Footings

Safety Glazing

Adjacent surface of deck

Adjacent stairway