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I’ve recently run into a couple of deck code requirements for the first time. I’m wondering if anyone can tell me where they might come from (i.e. which code body/bodies) and how widespread they might be.
1. Code says posts on railings cannot be notched for any purpose (i.e. not notching to fit around decking, no notching to fit over rim joist, no notching for streamlined railing design, nada)
2. Code says stairs must have risers. I understand risers indoors, but outdoors, in my neck of the woods, they just help collect snow.
Any experience out there?
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I've recently run into a couple of deck code requirements for the first time. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me where they might come from (i.e. which code body/bodies) and how widespread they might be.
1. Code says posts on railings cannot be notched for any purpose (i.e. not notching to fit around decking, no notching to fit over rim joist, no notching for streamlined railing design, nada)
2. Code says stairs must have risers. I understand risers indoors, but outdoors, in my neck of the woods, they just help collect snow.
Any experience out there?