Deck Building Code Quiz

What is the minimum height requirement for a hand railing on a deck according to the building code?

• 42 inches

• 40 inches

• 36 inches

• 32 inches

What is the minimum depth requirement for footings when building a deck?

• 8 inches

• 10 inches

• 14 inches

• 12 inches

What type of fasteners are used to attach the ledger to the house?

• FAFSA Master Ledger lock

• Vicor deck protector

• SDS lags

• Simpson ml24z

What is the maximum allowable gap in the railing according to the building code?

• 6 inches

• 5 inches

• 4 inches

• 3 inches

What is the purpose of using an adjustable saddle in the footings?

• To prevent uplift

• To increase the load capacity

• To reduce the depth of the footing

• To provide flexibility in deck design

What is the purpose of using a Simpson lus28z in deck construction?

• To attach the railing to the posts

• To support the cantilevered roof

• To provide additional bracing for the beams

• To secure the joists to the ledger

What is the recommended spacing for FAFSA Master Ledger lock fasteners?

• 12 inches apart

• 24 inches apart

• 20 inches apart

• 16 inches apart

What is the purpose of using G tape above the ledger board?

• To reduce the depth of the footing

• To provide flexibility in deck design

• To increase the load capacity

• To prevent water damage

What is the purpose of using a Vicor deck protector in deck construction?

• To prevent water damage

• To increase the load capacity

• To provide flexibility in deck design

• To reduce the depth of the footing

What is the recommended spacing for SDS lags when attaching the ledger to the house?

• 12 inches apart

• 16 inches apart

• 20 inches apart

• 24 inches apart