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• f • <br /> City of Orono <br /> 27�0 Kelley Parkway <br /> P.O. Box 66, Crystal Bay, MN 5�323 <br /> 952-249-4600 <br /> Decks <br /> Buildina Permits are required for any deck or patio. <br /> Frost Footinas are required for any deck that is attached to a dewelling or gara�e that has a frost <br /> footings. <br /> Guardrails -All decks that are 30" or more above grade must be protected by a�uazdrail. Such rail <br /> shall be 36" minimum in height. Open guazdrails and stair railings shall have intermediate rails or <br /> an ornamental pattern such that a 4" diameter sphere cannot pass through. <br /> OverhanQin� Decks - Joists should not overhang beams by more than two feet, nor should beams <br /> overhana posts by more than one foot unless a special design is approved. <br /> Stairwav- If a stairway is to be provided, it shall be not less than 36 inches in w-idth. 8" maximum <br /> rise - 9" minimum run - 6'8" minimum headroom. <br /> Handrails - Handrails shall be provided to all stairways having 4 or more risers (private residential <br /> only). See page 5 for more information. <br /> Live Load - All decks shall be designed to support a live load of 60 pounds per square foot. <br /> FlashinQ - All connections bet�veen deck and dwelling shall be weatherproof. Any cuts in exterior <br /> finish shall be flashed or caulked. <br /> Joist Hanaers - Header joists more than six feet long and tail joists over 12 feet lona shall be <br /> supported by approved framing anchors such as joist hangers. <br /> Wood Required-All exposed wood used in the construction of decks is required to be of approved <br /> �vood of natural resistance to decay (redwood, cedar, ect.) or approved treated«-ood. This includes <br /> posts, beams,joists, and deckina. <br /> �ecial Desi�n Note- Some deck designs may not be appropriate should the placement of a screen <br /> porch or 3-season porch on the deck platform be a future consideration.Porch setback requirements <br /> are not the same as deck setbacks. <br /> Required Inspections: <br /> 1. Footinas - After holes are dug,but prior to pouring of concrete. <br /> 2. Framina - Prior to laying deckin�. Framing inspection may be done when <br /> deck is complete if deck is not enclosed underneath. <br /> 3. Final - �Vhen deck is completed. <br />