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� ' , , <br /> � CITY OF ORONO <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> Post Office Box 66, Crystal Bay, NIl�7 55323 � � � <br /> 473-7357 - � <br /> � � <br /> DECRS " � <br /> Building Permits are required for any deck or patio. : <br /> �Fr_ost. Footings :are required :for. any deck �that� is attach�ed to�.a.. .� � � <br /> dwel3.ing or garage �that 'has 'frost footings. <br /> Guardrails - All decks that are 3Q" or more above grade must be . <br /> protected by a guardrail. Such rail shall be 36" minimum. in <br /> height. Open guardrails and stair railings shall � have <br /> intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a �" <br /> diameter sphere cannot pass through. <br /> Overhanging Decks - Joists should not overhang beams by more than <br /> two feet, nor should beams overhang posts by more than one foot <br /> unless a special design is approved. � <br /> Stairway - If a stairway is to be provided, it shall be not less <br /> than 36 inches in width. 8" maximum rise - 9" minimum run - (►$n <br /> minimum headroom. <br /> Handrails - Handrails shall be_provided to all stairways having 4 <br /> or more risers (private residential only). See Page 5 for more <br /> information. � <br /> Live Load - All decks shall be designed to support a live load of <br /> 60 pounds per square foot. <br /> Flashin - All connections between deck and dwelling shall be <br /> weatherproof. Any cuts in exterior finish shall be f lashed or <br /> ' caulked. <br /> Joist Hangers - Header joists more than six feet long and tail <br /> joists over 12 feet long. shall be supported by approved framing <br /> ' anchors such as joist hangers. , <br /> Wood Required - All exposed wood used in the construction of . <br /> decks is reguired to be of approved wood of natural resistance to <br /> decay (redwood, cedar, etc.) .or approved treated wood. � ••This . <br /> includes� posts,� beams�, joists, and decking. . � . <br /> Special Desi n Note - Some deck designs may not be appropriate <br /> should the placement of a screen porch or 3-season porch on the � <br /> deck platform be a future consideration. Porch setback <br /> requirements are not the same as deck setbacks. <br /> Required Inspections <br /> 1. Footings - After holes are dug, but prior to pouring of <br /> concrete. • . <br /> 2. Framing - Prior to laying decking. Framing" inspection <br /> may be done when deck is complete if deck is not <br /> enclosed underneath. <br /> 3. � Final - When deck is completed. . <br />