Posts shall bear on footings in accordance with Section R403 and Figure R507.8.1. Posts shall be restrained to prevent lateral displacement at the bottom support. Such lateral restraint shall be provided by manufactured connectors installed in accordance with Section R507 and the manufacturers' instructions or a minimum post embedment of 12 inches (305 mm) in surrounding soils or concrete piers.
FIGURE R507.8.1 TYPICAL DECK POSTS TO DECK FOOTINGS
FIGURE R507.8.1 TYPICAL DECK POSTS TO DECK FOOTINGS