Residential · IRC 2021 §R507.1 / §R507.2 / §R301.5 / §R403.1.4.1

Deck Ledger & Footing

Deck section showing ledger, joist hanger, beam, post and footing. Design load is 40 psf live or ground snow load, whichever is greater; footing bears below the frost line.. Referenced to IRC 2021 §R507.1 / §R507.2 / §R301.5 / §R403.1.4.1.

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