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WorksheetsDeck Building Code Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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
What is the maximum allowable height for a deck according to the building code?
36 inches
40 inches
42 inches
48 inches
What is the recommended size for deck joists according to the building code?
2x6 inches
2x8 inches
2x10 inches
2x12 inches
What is the purpose of using a ledger board in deck construction?
To provide a base for the deck
To attach the deck to the house
To support the deck posts
To secure the deck railing
What is the maximum allowable distance between deck posts according to the building code?
6 feet
8 feet
10 feet
12 feet
What is the purpose of using a Simpson Strong-Tie in deck construction?
To secure the joists to the ledger
To provide additional bracing for the beams
To attach the railing to the posts
To support the cantilevered roof
What is the recommended spacing for deck boards?
1/8 inch
1/4 inch
1/2 inch
3/4 inch
What is the purpose of using a ledger board in deck construction?
To provide a base for attaching the deck to the house
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 post cap in deck construction?
To secure the joists to the ledger
To provide additional bracing for the beams
To attach the railing to the posts
To support the cantilevered roof
What is the recommended size for deck beams according to the building code?
2x6 inches
2x8 inches
2x10 inches
2x12 inches
What is the purpose of using a joist hanger in deck construction?
To provide a base for the deck
To attach the deck to the house
To support the deck posts
To secure the deck railing
What is the purpose of using a beam hanger in deck construction?
To secure the deck railing
To attach the deck to the house
To support the deck beams
To provide a base for the deck
What is the maximum allowable width for a deck stair tread according to the building code?
9 inches
10 inches
11 inches
12 inches
What is the purpose of using a deck flashing in deck construction?
To prevent water damage
To provide additional bracing for the beams
To attach the railing to the posts
To support the cantilevered roof
What is the purpose of using a deck block in deck construction?
To provide a base for the deck
To attach the deck to the house
To support the deck posts
To secure the deck railing
What is the maximum allowable height for a deck railing according to the building code?
36 inches
40 inches
42 inches
48 inches
