\t\t\t\tMidland Deck Building Requirements. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DECK PERMIT GUIDELINES
\nBUILDING DEPARTMENT
\n575 Dominion Avenue
\nMidland, Ontario L4R 1R2
\nTel: 705-526-4275
\nFax: 705-526-9971
\nwww.town.midland.on.ca
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\nTABLE OF CONTENTS
\nTHE DECK PERMIT
\nApplication Process\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. 3
\nContractor\u2019s Obligation\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 3-4
\nSUBMISSION CHECKLIST FOR DECK PERMIT\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 5
\nCONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
\nDeck Design Statement\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 6
\nRequirements \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 7
\nBeam Table \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. 7
\nFloor Joist Span Table \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. 7
\nGuards for Housing and Small Buildings
\nExtracts from the Ontario Building Code\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. 8
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\nTHE DECK PERMIT
\nThis booklet provides the homeowner and the contractor with information on obtaining a deck
\npermit in the Town of Midland. Questions should be referred to the Building Department.
\n? APPLICATION PROCESS
\nThe first step in the process is to obtain the deck permit guidelines and application form
\nfrom the Building Department located at Town Hall, 575 Dominion Avenue. Work
\ncompleted prior to an application review may not meet Building Codes and may need to
\nbe redone.
\nThe details of the deck design should be prepared following the guidelines for plan
\ndrawings and structural elements that are provided in this booklet.
\nAlong with the completed application form, the following documentation is required:
\n\u2022 Survey or site plan, drawn to scale, illustrating existing buildings\/structures and
\nthe proposed location of the deck.
\n\u2022 Plan Drawings (two sets)
\n\u2022 Completed deck design statement (included with application)
\nPlans should include:
\n\u2022 Overall deck size
\n\u2022 Beam size and location
\n\u2022 Post size and location
\n\u2022 Floor joist size and spacing, as well as the direction the joists are spanning
\n\u2022 Location and width of stairs (if applicable)
\n\u2022 Height of deck at highest point
\n\u2022 Type of guard (railing) system being used
\n? CONTRACTOR\u2019S OBLIGATION
\nSigned Authorization
\nIf a contractor will be building the deck and is applying on behalf of the homeowner, a
\nsigned authorization from the homeowner is required (included with application).
\nBuilding Code Identification Number (BCIN)
\nA Building Code Identification Number, or BCIN, is the unique identifying number
\nassigned to individuals who file their qualifications with the Ministry of Municipal
\nAffairs and Housing. As of January 1, 2006, most designers who prepare documents to
\nbe submitted with permit applications, required under the Building Code Act, and who
\nare not licensed architects must:
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\n\u2022 Be registered with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
\n\u2022 Possess provincial qualifications
\n\u2022 Provide information about their qualification and registration on the permit
\napplication form and on all design documents.
\nHomeowners who are preparing their own drawings for submission and take
\nresponsibility for the design activities of the project are not required to have a BCIN
\nNumber.
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\nSUBMISSION CHECKLIST FOR DECK PERMIT
\nThe complete application should include the following:
\n? Completed and signed Building Permit application
\n? Completed and signed Deck Design Statement
\n? Survey plan\/site plan, drawn to scale illustrating existing buildings\/structures and the
\nproposed location of the deck
\n? Two sets of plan drawings
\n? Signed authorization from homeowner (if applicable)
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\nTHE DECK DESIGN STATEMENT
\nPlease ensure that the attached Deck Design Statement is
\ncompleted in conjunction with the Building Permit
\nApplication.
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\nCONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR DECKS
\n\u2022 Circular concrete piers to be a minimum of 10 inches in diameter and extend a minimum
\nof 48 inches below finished grade.
\n\u2022 Piers shall be placed on footing pads or be tapered out at the bottom by 50% to provide
\nproper bearing and to resist uplift.
\n\u2022 Footings or piers shall bear on undisturbed soil with a minimum bearing capacity of 1500
\nPSF.
\n\u2022 Size of piers may increase due to soil conditions or spacing.
\n\u2022 Support posts for beams to be a minimum 6 inches x 6 inches for all elevations over 5
\nfeet, 11 inches.
\n\u2022 Anchorage to building with minimum \u00bd inch diameter bolts spaced not more than 16
\ninches apart. Deck is not permitted to be supported on brick veneer.
\n\u2022 Beam to post and post to base connections shall be securely fastened to resist uplift and
\nlateral movement.
\n\u2022 Beam sizes and floor joist sizes to be determined from span tables below. (Note:
\nminimum permitted joist size is 2 inches x 8 inches.)
\n\u2022 Guard height of 35 inches if top of deck exceeds 24 inches above grade or 42 inches if
\ntop of deck exceeds 5 feet, 11 inches. Guards shall be non-climbable and vertical
\nbalusters shall be spaced no more than 4 inches apart. Provide handrails on stairs if there
\nare more than 3 risers. Wood guard posts to be a minimum 4 inches x 4 inches (solid).
\n\u2022 Deck blocks can only be used where the deck is not attached to the house, the deck is less
\nthan 55m2 (592 ft2) and the distance from the finished ground to the under side of the
\nfloor joists is not more than 600 mm (23 5\/8?).
\nNOTE: All deck guards shall meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code SB-7
\nSupplementary Guidelines or be designed by Part 4 of the Ontario Building Code
\n(Engineered Drawings).
\nBEAM TABLE FLOOR JOIST SPAN TABLE
\nDEPTH OF
\nLINTELS
\nMAXIMUM
\nALLOWABLE
\nSPANS
\nJOIST SIZE
\nSPACING
\nSPAN
\n2 \u2013 2? x 8? 5?- 5? 2? x 8? 12? o\/c 11? \u2013 7?
\n2 \u2013 2? x 10? 6? \u2013 8? 16? o\/c 11? \u2013 0?
\n2 \u2013 2? x 12? 7? \u2013 8? 2? x 10? 12? o\/c 13? \u2013 8?
\n3 \u2013 2? x 8? 7? \u2013 3? 16? o\/c 13?- 0?
\n3 \u2013 2? x 10? 8? 2? x 12? 12? o\/c 15? \u2013 7?
\n3 \u2013 2? x 12? 10? \u2013 3? 16? o\/c 14?- 10?
\nThese tables have been provided for your convenience. All plans to be reviewed by the local
\nBuilding Department prior to construction.
\nGeneral Notes:
\n1. Site plan or survey is required showing all lot lines, dimensions, size and location of all
\nexisting buildings, proposed location and size of deck.
\n2. All lumber used must be stamped and graded No. 2 or better quality.
\n3. Maximum cantilever (overhang) for 2? x 8? joists is 16? and for 2?x 10? joists is 24?.
\n4. 5\/4? decking material is only permitted when supported by joists on 16? centers.
\n***The above information has been compiled from the Ontario Building Code and applicable laws***
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\nGuards for Housing and Small Buildings
\nSupplementary Standard SB-7
\nExtracted from the Ontario Building Code
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\nCANTILEVERED PICKET GUARDRAIL
\n4?x 4? support post at Continuous 2?x 6? guard
\njunction between stair and deck.
\nTwo 3? #7 screws at each picket
\n4?-0? on centre max.
\nHandrail construction to match
\ncantilevered picket rail construction. 4?maximum opening
\n2 \u00bd\u201dcorrosion resistant spiral
\nnails or screws typical.
\n3 rows of 3?nails at 12? on
\ncentre.
\nDropped framing member into
\nwhich each stringer is end nailed
\nusing 3? nails maximum. 2?-11? between stringers.
\n2 \u2013 3\/8? diameter thru bolts with
\n1 \u00bc? outside diameter washers.
\n2? x 4?wood blocking at 4?-0? on centre
\nminimum between stringers.
\nStringers anchored to precast concrete.
\nCantilevered Picket Notes:
\n1. Provide a minimum of 10 pickets beyond the return if end restraint of the guard is provided by this return detail
\nonly. Otherwise, a post is required (see post anchoring above).
\n2. Pre-drill pilot holes in pickets to avoid splitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typical Stair Construction Notes:
\n1. Provide a handrail 35? to 38?high on stairs if more than three risers. Provide a guard on both sides of stair where
\nstair exceeds 6 risers.
\n2. All steps to be equal rise and run between landings.
\nMinimum rise = 4 7\/8? vertically Maximum rise = 7 7\/8? vertically
\nMinimum tread = 9 \u00bc\u201d horizontally Maximum tread = 14? horizontally\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\t\t\t\tTHE DECK PERMIT
\nThis booklet provides the homeowner and the contractor with information on obtaining a deck
\npermit in the Town of Midland. Questions should be referred to the Building Department.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-decks-2"],"yoast_head":"\n