DECK PLAN REVIEW

1. Plans for the proposed deck were reviewed under Div. B Part 9 of the 2012 Ontario

Building Code, O. Reg 332/12 as amended.

2. All construction must meet or exceed the requirements of the 2012 Ontario Building

Code and Supplemental Standards.

3. All work whether detailed on plans or not is subject to the field approval of the

Building Inspector.

4. Footings/sonotubes must bear on undisturbed soil a minimum 4’-0” below grade,

bell out bottom is acceptable.

5. Deck foundation/sonotubes shall extend not less than 150mm (5-7/8”) above ground

level.

6. Deck posts shall be centrally located on footings/sonotubes.

7. Decks NOT attached to a structure, and not more than 3’-0” high, may rest on an

approved footing or foundation system on grade. (eg. Deck Blocks)

8. Decks attached to the structure are not permitted to be supported on brick veneer,

they shall be attached to the framing of the structure.

9. Provide lateral support (diagonal bracing) to deck posts when posts are more than

600mm (23-5/8”) in length.

10. Beam splices to occur over a post or support only.

11. Provide mid-span solid blocking where joists span over 6’-11”.

12. Deck needs to be protected by a guard where there is a difference in elevation of

more than 600mm (23-5/8”) between the deck surface and the adjacent grade.

13. For decks more than 2’-0” above grade and up to 5’-11” above grade, the guard must

be a minimum 3’-0” high, no climbable attachments and no openings greater than

4”. Decks more than 5-11” above grade the minimum guard height is 3-6”.

14. Pickets shall be fastened with screws at the top and bottom. Turned pickets are

NOT permitted.

15. Supporting guardrail posts are required every 3’-11” in typical post and rail guardrail

systems.

16. Provide solid blocking between joists at guardrail posts where guard is parallel to

joist direction.

17. Min. 20 Gauge framing anchor to be used at post to rail connections,

Plastic clips are NOT permitted.

18. Guards shall meet the requirements set out in Div. B Subsection 9.8.8

and/or SB-7 of the Supplemental Standards of the 2012 OBC.

19. Stairs with more than 3 risers must have a handrail.

20. Wood stair stringers shall be a minimum size 2x10 and the space

between stringers shall be NOT more than 2’-11”.

Stringers shall be supported and secured at the top and bottom of each.

21. Exterior stair dimensions:

a) Provide uniform run and tread depth, and uniform height for steps.

b) Rise: Max. 200mm (7-7/8”) Min. 125mm (4-7/8”)

c) Run: Max. 355mm (14”) Min. 210mm (8-1/4”).

d) Tread depth: Max. 355mm (14”) Min. 235mm (9-1/4”).

e) Tread not less than 1-1/2” actual thickness

when open risers are used.

22. The Homeowner/Contractor shall respect the lot grading and those that surround it.

Deck post

Rim joist

Beam

Decking

Ledger

Floor joist

DECK SPECIFICATIONS

Property address: ______________________________________________

Lot: ______ Concession: ______ Plan Number: ______________________

Deck size: Width: ________ Length: ________ Material: ______________

Deck height: Ground to top of decking: ____________

Stairs steps: Rise: ______ Run: ______

Decking size: ______ Material: ____________

Guardrail height: ____________

Guardrail type: Cantilevered picket system

Post and rail system

Other, please specify: ________________________

Steel, aluminum and glass railing systems must be designed in accordance with the structural requirements of

Div. B, Part 4 of the Ontario Building Code and an engineered design must be submitted.

PVC or composite decking and guard system must have Ministers ruling or BMEC approval accompanied with

the CCMC report. A copy of all approvals in required.

Joists: Size: ______x ______@ ______O.C. Span: ______ Cantilever: ______ (Max. 2’-0”)

Beam: Size: ______- ______x ______ ply Span: ______ Cantilever: ______ (Max. 2’-0”)

Beam: Size: ______- ______x ______ ply Span: ______ Cantilever: ______ (Max. 2’-0”)

Posts: Min. 6x6

Footing: Sonotube size: 10” 12” 14” Other, please specify

Deck blocks (can only be used for detached decks 3’-0” high or less).

Deck ledger to structure (for attached decks only)

Ledger board size: ______ Lag bolt size: ______ (Min. ½” diameter at 2’-0” O.C.)

Lag bolt length: ______ (long enough to pass through brick veneer and into framing members).

TREAD

Min. 9-1/4”

Max. 14”

Max. 1”

Tread

THESE DRAWINGS MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL MANITOULIN

RISE

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Stringer

Concrete Pier

(Sonotube)

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DECK INSPECTION

Div. C Article 1.3.5.3 of the 2012 Ontario Building Code requires a site

inspection within 2 business days. However, the Building Department

endeavors to provide same day inspections if the request is made before 9:00am

Monday – Friday, except holidays.

Required Inspections:

1. Deck footing: Before pouring concrete for foundation.

2. Structural framing inspection: If underside of deck is less than 3’-0”

above ground, call for framing inspection before deck boards are

installed.

3. Deck final inspection: After deck is completed.

4. Additional inspections as directed by the Building Inspector.

Booking inspections: (705)377-5726

Required information: Name, Address, permit number and type

of inspection.

PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Ontario Building Code Act requires a permit to be issued prior to starting

deck construction if any of the following situations occur:

Deck is attached to house (or other existing structures).

Deck is occupying an area greater than 10m2 (107 sq.ft).

Deck is adjacent to an entrance/exit.

To apply for a Building Permit for a deck, submit the following:

Completed application form.

Completed deck specifications on this page.

Two copies of site plan/survey showing all existing structures and

proposed deck with setbacks.

Two copies of design drawings drawn to scale.

Plan view showing:

- Deck Dimensions

- Posts size and location

- Beams size, span & location

- Joists size, spacing & location

- Stair location & dimension

Cross Section/Elevation showing

- Deck height, & connection type

- Footing/foundation size & depth

- Guard/railing type

DESIGNER QUALIFICATIONS

The home owner of a house is allowed to design their own deck without being qualified under the Ontario

Building Code. However, the design prepared should still be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the project will

comply with the technical requirements of the Ontario Building Code.

Any designer other than the home owners, Architects or Engineers must be qualified under the Ontario

Building Code with a BCIN.

Min. 4-7/8”

Max. 7-7/8”

Guards

BUILDING DEPARTMENT PHONE: (705)377-5726

FAX: (705)377-5585 Website: www.centralmanitoulin.ca

Email: centralinspections@amtelecom.net

REQUIRED INSPECTIONS: 1. BEFORE POURING CONCRETE FOR

FOUNDATION.

2. STRUCTURAL FRAMING.

3. FINAL INSPECTION.

4. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS AS DIRECTED BY

YOUR BUILDING INSPECTOR.

THESE DRAWINGS MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL MANITOULIN.

SECTION THROUGH STAIR

CANTILEVERED PICKET GUARD RAIL

RIM JOIST ATTACHMENT

GUARD PERPENDICULAR TO

FLOOR JOIST

GUARD PARALLEL TO FLOOR

JOIST ATTACHMENT

TOP RAIL FASTENING

DETAIL

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BUILDING DEPARTMENT PHONE: (705)377-5726

FAX: (705)377-5585 Website: www.centralmanitoulin.ca

Email: centralinspections@amtelecom.net

REQUIRED INSPECTIONS: 1. BEFORE POURING CONCRETE FOR

FOUNDATION.

2. STRUCTURAL FRAMING.

3. FINAL INSPECTION.

4. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS AS DIRECTED BY

YOUR BUILDING INSPECTOR.

NOTES: THESE DRAWINGS ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THE PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT, CONTRACTOR ASSUMES

FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. THE USER OF THESE DRAWINGS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT NOT ALL

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OFFERED FOR SALE BY SUPPLIERS IS NOT NECESSARILY PERMITTED FOR USE WHERE REGULATED BY THE

ONTARIO BUILDING CODE. ALL PROPOSED MATERIALS IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.

3’-0”.

3’-

0”

o

r

3

’-6

”

THESE DRAWINGS MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL MANITOULIN.

SECTION THROUGH STAIR

POST AND RAIL GUARD

GUARD RAIL PICKET

ELEVATION DETAIL

GUARD RAIL SECTION

RAIL CONSTRUCT SECTION

DETAIL

POST ATTACHMENT

PARALLEL TO JOISTS

POST ATTACHMENT

PERPENDICULAR TO JOISTS

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BUILDING DEPARTMENT PHONE: (705)377-5726

FAX: (705)377-5585 Website:www.centralmanitoulin.ca

Email: centralinspections@amtelecom.net

REQUIRED INSPECTIONS: 1. BEFORE POURING CONCRETE FOR

FOUNDATION.

2. STRUCTURAL FRAMING.

3. FINAL INSPECTION.

4. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS AS DIRECTED BY

YOUR BUILDING INSPECTOR.

NOTES: THESE DRAWINGS ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THE PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT, CONTRACTOR ASSUMES

FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. THE USER OF THESE DRAWINGS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT NOT ALL

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OFFERED FOR SALE BY SUPPLIERS IS NOT NECESSARILY PERMITTED FOR USE WHERE REGULATED BY THE

ONTARIO BUILDING CODE. ALL PROPOSED MATERIALS IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.

3’-

0”

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r 3

’-6”

3’-0”.

SECTION THROUGH DECK

WALL CONNECTION

THROUGH BRICK WALL

WALL CONNECTION

THROUGH SIDING WALL

LATERAL BRACING DETAILS

NOTES: 1. THIS DRAWING IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THE PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT,

CONTRACTOR ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.

2. THE USER OF THESE DRAWINGS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT NOT ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OFFERED FOR

SALE BY SUPPLIERS ARE NOT NECESSARILY PERMITTED FOR USE WHERE REGULATED BY THE ONTARIO BUILDING

CODE. ALL PROPOSED MATERIALS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.

THESE DRAWINGS MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL MANITOULIN.

BRACING PARALLEL TO BEAM BRACING PERPENDICULAR TO BEAM

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OPTION A

BEAM FASTENED TO SIDE OF POST

2’-0” OR LESS

BUILDING DEPARTMENT PHONE: (705)377-5726 FAX: (705)377-5585

Website: www.centralmanitoulin.ca

Email: centralinspections@amtelecom.net

REQUIRED INSPECTIONS: 1. BEFORE POURING CONCRETE FOR

FOUNDATION.

2. STRUCTURAL FRAMING.

3. FINAL INSPECTION.

4. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS AS DIRECTED BY

YOUR BUILDING INSPECTOR.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES: 1. DECKS MUST BE ATTACHED TO FOUNDATION OR TO STRUCTURAL FRAMING (NOT BRICK VENEER) WITH MIN. ½” DIA. BOLTS AT

A MAXIMUM

2’-0” O.C.

2. MAXIMUM CANTILEVER FOR JOISTS & BEAMS BEYOND SUPPORT IS 2’-0”.

3. WIDEN (BELL) BOTTOM OF PIERS IN COURSE GRAINED SOIL (SANDS AND GRAVELS). IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO USE A 10” OR

12” AUGER, POUR A CONCRETE BASE THEN PLACE THE SONOTUBE ON TOP.

4. ALL FASTENERS SHALL BE RESISTANT TO CORROSION.

5. ALL LUMBER SHALL BE DECAY RESISTANT (PRESSURE TREATED) No.2 (SPRUCE, PINE, FIR) OR BETTER, AND ALL CUT ENDS

SHALL BE TREATED TO RESIST DECAY.

6. A GUARD MUST BE PROVIDED IF DECK FLOOR HEIGHT IS 2’-0” OR MORE ABOVE FINISHED GRADE.

7. MINIMUM HEIGHT OF A GUARD FOR A DECK BETWEEN 2’-0” AND 5’-11” ABOVE GRADE SHALL BE 3’-0” HIGH, AND FOR DECKS

MORE THAN 5’-11” ABOVE GRADE MINIMUM GUARD HEIGHT SHALL BE 3’-6” HIGH.

8. MAXIMUM 4” OPENING BETWEEN PICKETS.

9. NO MEMBER OR ATTACHMENT BETWEEN THE HEIGHT OF 4” AND 3’-0” ON THE GUARD SHALL FACILITATE CLIMBING.

10. SONOTUBE PIERS EXTENDING 4’-0” BELOW GRADE CAN BE SUBSTITUTED BY DECK BLOCKS ON GRADE PROVIDED THE DECK IS

NOT ATTACHED TO THE STRUCTURE AND THE DISTANCE FROM THE GROUND TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK STRUCTURE

DOES NOT EXCEED 3’-0”.