Perhaps I should have mentioned where I am from. In NJ, (at least NOT from the Edison Refinery area) I believe the exterior deck load is DL:10, LL:40, SL: dep. on location. In California Code for example, Table 1607.1 Balconies and Decks - 1.5 x the area serves does not have to exceed 100psf...
Thank you driftLImiter. That's what I was thinking too, but I hesitated. Of course there is a limit to the amount of fasteners I can use before the ledger bd. becomes a swiss cheese. Followup up question... I was looking thru ICC Table R301.5 and the min LL for stairs is 40psf (distributed)/300...
A 2"x12" Ledger carries 15' long joists. Single span with other side bearing against a flush beam. Owner wants to install stairs at the end of the deck so parallel with the house wall, which means the stairs would be attached to the last deck joist/(Rim Boards). Considering the 100psf for...
