How big should a deck stair landing be?

How big should a deck stair landing be?

Just like a deck, a landing needs to have footings, posts, beams, and joists. The minimum size for a landing is 3 feet by 3 feet or the width of the stair sections meeting at the landing—whichever is greater. As shown in the illustration below, the minimum depth is measured from the nosing of the stair, not the riser.

How deep should a raised decking post be?

In the corners of the marked area, dig out 700mm deep holes for each of the joist support posts. Ideally the holes need to be about 300mm in diameter at the top and 400mm at the bottom.

How many steps can you have before you need a landing?

How many steps require a landing? For general access stairs a maximum allowance of 12 steps before a landing is required. With utility stairs, a maximum of 16 steps is allowed before a landing.

How large should a landing be?

The landing must be at least as wide as the stairway served; most codes require a stairway to be 36″ wide or wider. So the landing will be 36″ wide or wider.

How high can a floating deck be?

30 inches
It’s not more than 30 inches above the ground. It’s not attached to your house.

Does decking need to be 150mm below DPC?

Its usually good practice to have the decking 150mm below dpc level. If you want to run it level leave a decent gap between wall and decking. You should be 150mm below damp course.

How high can a platform be without a step?

9. Platforms requiring only one step up shall be permitted to have a maximum height of 15 inches (38.1 cm).

Where can I rent a Superdeck® retractable loading platform?

To rent our SuperDeck® retractable loading platforms – at very competitive prices – contact Preston Rentals today at 604 817 DECK (3325).

Can you build a stair landing on a deck?

In the case of a deck, it will also provide support for the base of your staircase, and a solid place to step off of the stairs to avoid accidents and injuries. There are several pieces of building code to consider when building your deck stair landing. First, your landing must be nearly flat. It is allowed only 1/4” of slope per foot.

Can I build my own platform deck?

You can follow our platform deck plans or create your own. Here are some things to keep in mind when building a ground level deck: A platform deck can be any shape, but basic rectangles are easiest. The fireplace notch in the corner of our deck made the whole structure a bit more complicated.

What is a fully retractable loading platform?

Our fully-retractable platforms allow contractors to move large bulky materials directly from truck to floor without slowing down the elevator. A drawer for delivering bulky materials on any floor of the building. Working like drawers, DOC Loading Platforms allow hook access to any floor of a high-rise construction building.