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R507.6 Deck Joists

Residential Code 2018 of Kansas > 5 Floors > R507 Exterior Decks > R507.6 Deck Joists
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Maximum allowable spans for wood deck joists, as shown in Figure R507.6, shall be in accordance with Table R507.6. The maximum joist spacing shall be limited by the decking materials in accordance with Table R507.7. The maximum joist cantilever shall be limited to one-fourth of the joist span or the maximum cantilever length specified in Table R507.6, whichever is less.
FIGURE R507.6
TYPICAL DECK JOIST SPANS
TABLE R507.6
DECK JOIST SPANS FOR COMMON LUMBER SPECIES (ft. - in.)
SPECIESaSIZEALLOWABLE JOIST SPANbMAXIMUM CANTILEVERc, f
SPACING OF DECK JOISTS
(inches)
SPACING
OF DECK JOISTS WITH CANTILEVERSc

(inches)
121624121624
Southern pine2 × 69-119-07-71-31-41-6
2 × 813-111-109-82-12-32-5
2 × 1016-214-011-53-43-62-10
2 × 1218-016-613-64-64-23-4
Douglas fir-larchd,
hem-fird
spruce-pine-fird,
2 × 69-68-87-21-21-31-5
2 × 812-611-19-11-112-12-3
2 × 1015-813-711-13-13-52-9
2 × 1218-015-912-104-63-113-3
Redwood,
western cedars,
ponderosa pinee,
red pinee
2 × 68-108-07-01-01-11-2
2 × 811-810-78-81-81-102-0
2 × 1014-1113-010-72-82-102-8
2 × 1217-515-112-43-103-93-1
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.
  1. No. 2 grade with wet service factor.
  2. Ground snow load, live load = 40 psf, dead load = 10 psf, L/Δ = 360.
  3. Ground snow load, live load = 40 psf, dead load = 10 psf, L/Δ = 360 at main span, L/Δ = 180 at cantilever with a 220-pound point load applied to end.
  4. Includes incising factor.
  5. Northern species with no incising factor.
  6. Cantilevered spans not exceeding the nominal depth of the joist are permitted.

R507.6.1 Deck Joist Bearing

The ends of joists shall have not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) of bearing on wood or metal and not less than 3 inches (76 mm) of bearing on concrete or masonry over its entire width. Joists bearing on top of a multiple-ply beam or ledger shall be fastened in accordance with Table R602.3(1). Joists bearing on top of a single-ply beam or ledger shall be attached by a mechanical connector. Joist framing into the side of a beam or ledger board shall be supported by approved joist hangers.

R507.6.2 Deck Joist Lateral Restraint

Joist ends and bearing locations shall be provided with lateral resistance to prevent rotation. Where lateral restraint is provided by joist hangers or blocking between joists, their depth shall equal not less than 60 percent of the joist depth. Where lateral restraint is provided by rim joists, they shall be secured to the end of each joist with not fewer than three 10d (3-inch by 0.128-inch) (76 mm by 3.3 mm) nails or three No. 10 x 3-inch (76 mm) long wood screws.

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