
2 Stress grade, and wet service conditions. a Floor joists and beams (proprietary joist manufacturer Yes/No) 9.23.4.1 & Tables A-1 to A-11 b Strapping & bridging (engineered IBS bridging Yes/No) 9.23.9.
Ontario building code beam cantilever code#
Note: The span chart below is an example of how spans charts are presented. Because building code and lumber spans are updated from time to time, you should always check to make sure the span chart you are using is up to date. See the applicable code section, or the NDS to confirm the span chart you are using is correct.ĭimensional Lumber Deck Beam Spans Supporting a Single Span of Joists with or without Overhangs:Īssumes 40 psf live load, 10 psf dead load, L/360 simple span beam deflection limit, cantilever length L/180 deflection limit, No. The longer the joist, the more area of deck the joist supports, and thus the beam supports more area as well. In addition, many residents prefer the fell of a deck that is designed for higher loads. Building codes for residential decks only require 40 psf in some areas, but check your local requirements to make sure you are aware of any additional local guidelines.

Beam span maximums are based on a maximum anticipated live load as well as other factors. Maximum cantilever for joists and beams beyond supports is 24 (600mm). Where individual members are butted together to form a joist, the joint must occur over a support. All construction shall conform to the 2012 Ontario Building Code, as amended. Fewer posts on upper-level decks are typically more desirable to the occupants and this drives the use of larger framing materials for longer spans. Beams: Built-up beams shall have not less than 3.5 (89 mm) of bearing and be fully supported over their width, as per Section 9.23.8.1 of the Ontario Building Code.

Sizes and locations of all columns sizes, locations and spans of all beams.Details of footings, including footing size, spacing, depth, height above grade and frost protection details.
