Georgia Amendments Prescriptive Deck Details - Table of Contents

05/23/12 Georgia Amendments- Prescriptive Deck Details Sheet 2 of 22
CONTENTS
guard
joists
post
joist-to-beam
connection
rim joist
footing
guard post
attachment
beam
ledger board
attachment to
existing house
existing house
floor construction
ledger board
fasteners
decking
post-to-beam
connection
General Requirements ...................................... 3
Decking .......................................................... 3
Joists .............................................................. 4
Beams ............................................................ 5
Deck Plan ........................................................ 6
Joist-to-Beam Connection.................................. 7
Joist Hangers ................................................... 7
Posts .............................................................. 7
Footings .......................................................... 8
Ledger Attachments ......................................... 9
Prohibited Ledger Attachments ........................ 11
Ledger Board Fasteners .................................. 11
Framing at Chimney or Bay Window ................. 12
Lateral Support .............................................. 12
Free-Standing Decks ...................................... 14
Guards .......................................................... 14
Guard Post Attachments .................................. 15
Stair ............................................................. 16
Safety Glazing ............................................... 22