North Strabane Township

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1 North Strabane Township 1929 Route 519 South Canonsburg, PA (724) Fax (724) Deck Permit Application Requirements Construction drawings are necessary to obtain a building permit for most structures. Only complete applications that include construction drawings and other required documents, as described below, will be accepted for review. Once plans are submitted, any revision to the project that alters the original description must be approved. This checklist is provided to insure you have all materials necessary to submit for your project. This checklist will be used to review your application submittal for acceptance. Plans will not be accepted if the checklist is not followed. An unlicensed person may prepare plans for one and two story wood-framed single family dwellings, accessory structures, and decks in conformance with conventional construction provisions; however, the Building Code Official may require some structural plans and specifications by a licensed engineer or architect. An architect or engineer, registered in the State of Pennsylvania as, must prepare calculations, plans, and specifications for any other project. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL Completed Permit Application. Signed and sealed survey or survey waiver. Site Plan showing the dimensions and setbacks of existing and proposed structures. Certificate of Workers Compensation, listing Township as the certificate holder, or waiver. Completed Deck Supplemental. Proof of property ownership. (Deed/Tax Receipt) HOA letter of approval, if applicable. 2 complete sets of architectural / structural drawings to include a plan view, side views and front view along with sufficient detail to review for code compliance. Typical reasons for failure. Review the accompanying deck construction guide. Proper Construction Method Improper Support or Attachment to Home Decks may not be attached to cantilevers Failure to provide proper hand rail Rail post may not be notched Proper rail post attachment Improper handrail size Received by: Date: 4/18

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3 North Strabane Township 1929 Route 519 South Canonsburg, PA (724) Fax (724) Permit No. DECK PERMIT APPLICATION A. Applicant: Applicant is: Owner Authorized agent of owner Name / Co. Phone /Fax Street address Suite City State Zip B. Owner (if different from applicant) Name / Co. Phone /Fax Street address Suite City State Zip C. Property information: Street address Suite Parcel ID. Lot No. City State Zip Plan Name D. Zoning Information Zoning Front District Set back Rear Set back Right side Set back Left side Set back Describe Current use N/A Variances, conditions or other E. Purpose of application: New Deck Addition to existing deck Alteration / repair Demolition Other Contractor Phone /Fax Description of proposed work Area of work (sq.ft.) Height above grade Project value est. $ F. Declaration of applicant I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED ABOVE ARE, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, TRUE AND CORRECT AND HEREBY APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT TO PERFORM THE WORK ON THE PREMISES AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT I MUST COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ALL LAWS AND ORDINANCES AS ADOPTED BY THE TOWNSHIP AND THE UNIFIED CONSTRUCTION CODE OF PENNSYLVANIA. Signature of applicant Date

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5 RESIDENTIAL DECK SUPPLEMENTAL To be completed and submitted with application and drawings APPLICATIONS WITHOUT CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS WILL BE DENIED AT THE APPLICANTS COST 1. Type of Deck / Roof: Deck no roof Deck with roof Roof only Freestanding (Not attached to the home) Attached to the home (Ledger attachment is not permitted on or through brick veneer) Show roof support to grade. Roofs supported on cantilevered decks must be engineered design Deck / Porch Height above grade: Roof Pitch: (<2:12* <4:12**) Roof Post size: Beam size: Beam span: Joist size: Joist Spacing: Decking Material: Post Size: Beam Size: Beam Span: Construction: Truss Joist and rafter Rafter / Joist Size and spacing: If Cathedral ceiling: Ridge Beam Collar ties Direction of decking: Perpendicular to joist Diagonal to joist Type of lateral support: Lateral load connector s Diagonal bracing * Standard shingles are not permitted on low pitch roofs of less than 2:12. Approved covering is required ** Roofs less than 4:12 but greater than 2:12 require double layer of 15lb felt or ice barrier 2. Deck additions / Features: Steps: Yes No If yes, number of risers: (Steps with four or more risers require a continuous type I or type II graspable handrail on one side) Fixed seating: Yes No If yes, guard hieght must be measured from the top of the seat How will the following electrical requirements be accomplished: Recepticle at deck level: Lighting for stairs: Decks for spas, hot tubs or other like loads must be engineered design NO EXCEPTIONS The American Wood Council s Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide (DCA 6) follows the requirements of the State Uniformed Construction Code. Safety glazing is required when a window is adjacent to stairways, landings and ramps within 36 and is less than 60 inches above the deck Decks over egress windows must have a minimum 36 Inches clearance or provided with escape hatch. ALL ENGINEERED DESIGN DECKS MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE APPROVING ENGINEERED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

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7 Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage Information (Attach to building permit application) A. The applicant is a contractor within the meaning of the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Law Yes No If Yes, Complete sections B and C below as appropriate B. Insurance Information Name of Applicant Federal or State Employer Identification No. Applicant is a qualified self-insurer for workers compensation. Certificate Attached. Name of Workers Compensation Insurer Workers Compensation Policy No. Policy Expiration Date C. Exemptions Complete section C if the applicant is a cont5ractor claiming exemption from providing workers compensation insurance. The undersigned swears or affirms that he/she is not required to provide workers compensation insurance under the provisions of Pennsylvania s Workers Compensation Law for one of the following reasons as indicated: Contractor with no employees. Contractor prohibited by law from employing any. individual to perform work pursuant to this building permit unless contractor provides proof of insurance to the township Religious exemption under the Workers Compensation Law Subscribed and sworn to before me this Day of 20 (Signature of Notary Public) My commission expires: (SEAL) Signature of applicant: Address: County of: Municipality of:

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11 North Strabane Township 1929 Route 519 South Canonsburg, PA (724) Fax (724) SEALED SURVEY WAIVER (NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS) The Township, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to require a sealed survey prior to the issuance of any construction, grading alteration, demolition or other permit. NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES Parcel Id. No. I,, certify that the information shown (PRINT NAME) on the accompanying drawing is representation of my existing home and property lines. All information is correct and true and all easements, right-ofways, buildings, property lines, setbacks and any other recorded requirements are shown on the drawing. I further understand that I am solely responsible for showing all recorded information and agree that North Strabane Township is neither responsible for providing nor keeping records of deeds and recordings of properties within the Township and that the Township is not responsible for the removal, demolition or damages incurred by the property owner should this structure encroach on or into any unidentified easement or other as above mentioned. Signature: Date:

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13 RESIDENTIAL DECK CONSTRUCTION GUIDE NORTH STRABANE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT 1929 Route 519 South Canonsburg, PA Fax The information below is intended for use as a guide only. Provisions and details contained in this document are based on the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) this guide is not intended to preclude the use of other construction method; however it is the responsibility of the builder to insure that construction is consistent with good industry practices. Where differences occur between good industry practices and the IRC, the provisions of the IRC shall apply. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS This document applies to single level residential decks only. Decks with roofs shall show continuous bearing of the roof to the ground ore be engineered design. Decks supporting large concentrated loads such as hot tubs are beyond the scope of this document and must be sealed by a design professional Decking, wood or composite, shall be of sufficient size and specification for the design use. Joist for composite decking shall be space according to manufacturer s instructions. Joist and Beam sizing shall be in accordance with IRC span table recommendations. (A general guide is attached) Beams shall bear on post and joists shall bear on beams or approved hangers.

14 Engineered products such as steel / wood I beams, Micro-lam beams or other must have accompanying design documentation Footing depth is 36 and shall be sized in accordance with the IRC. (Min. 12 round X 6 thick) Ledgers shall be positively anchored to the primary structure and designed for both vertical and lateral loads as applicable. Such attachment shall not be accomplished by the use of toenails or nails subject to withdrawal. (See Bracing and Lateral Loads) Attachment of the ledger to exterior veneers (brick, masonry, stone) and to cantilevered floor overhangs or bay windows are prohibited. In such cases the deck shall be free standing.

15 Ledgers shall be attached with ½ through bolts, lag screws or other approved fastener and spaced accordingly. Free Standing decks greater than 2 feet above grade shall be provided with diagonal bracing or be attached to the exterior wall of the house. Guards are required on all decks greater than 30" above grade. o Guards adjacent to fixed seating shall be measured from the top of seat

16 DO NOT NOTCH DECK RAIL POST 1 nosing if solid riser. SOLID RISER 81/4 Maximum riser height / SOLID RISER 1 nosing if solid riser. 81/4 Maximum riser height / Stair Stringer Examples

17 STAIR HANDRAIL REQUIREMENTS: All stairs with 4 or more risers shall have a handrail on at least one side. The handrail height measured vertically from the sloped plane adjoining the nosing shall not be less than 34 inches. Handrails shall be graspable and shall be composed of decay-resistant and corrosion resistant material handrail shall be Type I, Type II, or provide equivalent graspability. Handrails shall be continuous (uninterrupted by post) and shall return into the post or landing bolow. 4 3/8 max ACCEPTABLE HAND RAIL DESIGNS Type I shall have a perimeter dimension of at least 4 and not greater 6-1/4 Type II handrail with a perimeter greater than 6-1/4 shall provide a graspable finger recess area on both sides of the profile All shapes shall have a smooth surface with no sharp corners. Handrails shall run continuously from a point directly over the lowest riser to a point directly over the highest riser and shall return to the guard at each end. Handrails may be interrupted by guard posts at a turn in the stair

18 SAFETY GLAZING: Safety glazing is required when a window is adjacent to stairways, landings and ramps within 36 inches horizontally of the walking surface when the exposed glazing is less than 60 inches above the plane of the adjacent surface DRAWINGS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY DECK STABILITY Decks greater than 2 feet above grade shall be provided with diagonal bracing both parallel and perpendicular to the beam at each post. Free-standing Deck - Attachment to House: Attach the deck rim joist to the existing house exterior wall as shown below for a free-standing deck. The wall must be sheathed with minimum 3/8" wood structural panel sheathing. Use lag screws or thru-bolts when fastening to an existing band joist or wall stud; use expansion anchors or epoxy anchors when fastening to concrete or masonry. DO NOT ATTACH TO BRICK VENEERS. VERIFY THIS CONDITION IN THE FIELD PRIOR TO UTILIZING THIS METHOD.

19 Deck Supported by Ledger - Attachment to House: Where supported by attachment to an exterior wall, decks shall be positively anchored to the primary structure and designed for both vertical and lateral loads as applicable [R ]. The lateral load connection required shall be permitted to be hold down tension devices and shall be provided in not less than two locations per deck. Each device shall have an allowable stress design capacity of not less than 1,500 lb [R ]. See below. FREE STANDING ATTACHED TO HOUSE 5-12

20 NEW PA UCC DECK CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS Effective Jan ENGINEERED DESIGNS MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE DESIGNER AND REPORT SUBMITTED FOR FINAL INSPECTION DECK POST BEAM ATTACHMENT METHODS R Notched Approved Connector Wood Connection NOT PERMITTED MAXIMUM POST HEIGHT R507.8 Post Size Height 4 X X X 6 14 JOIST SPACING R507.5 Material type and size Joist Spacing Perpendicular Diagonal 1 ¼ Wood Wood Plastic composite In Accordance with manufactures requirements LATERAL BRACING REQUIRED Minimum 2 Minimum 4

21 SEE DCA 6 DECK CONSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR ADDITION REQUIREMENTS STAIR STRINGERS SHALL HAVE APPROVED CONNECTORS INSTALLED GUARD / RAILING POST ATTACHMENT Post / Rim Joist must be mechanically fastened to floor joist joist Post Alongside Joist Post Between Joist Post along end Inside Corner Post Outside Rim Joist

22 Additional details and configurations available upon request TJI JOIST