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Town Departments Town Manager Board of Selectmen Boards, Committees & Commissions Assessing Building Community Development Engineering Finance/Purchasing Fire Health Human Resources Human Services Information Technology Library Planning Police Public Works Recreation School District Senior Services Tax Collector Town Clerk Utilities		Building and Codes Administration  »  Building and Structural  »   »  Codes and Regulations  »  Residential Decks Deck Requirements: SONO TUBES: Minimum 8” diameter and 48” below grade with mushroom footing. POSTS: 4”x 4” min, secured to base and beam. Suggest max 8’ spacing. LEDGER: Flash behind and above & bolt to house @ 16” max. GUARD RAILS: Required on open side of stairs as well as deck. Min 36” high, max 4” spacing between balusters. A graspable handrail is required on one side, 30” to 38” high. STAIRS: Max rise 7 ¾”x 10” run. FRAME: Pressure treated or naturally durable species. Floor Joist Spans @ 16" OC 2"x6" = 8'8" 2" x 8" = 11'3" 2" x 10" = 13'7" 2" x 12" = 15'11" Beam Allowable Load (Allow 55#/sq.ft.) Post 8' apart     Post 10" apart Size #     Size # 2x6 800     2x6 650 2x8 1300     2x8 1050 2x10 1900     2x10 1500 2x12 2900     2x12 2100 4x6 1800     4x6 1500 4x8 3100     4x8 2500 4x10 4400     4x10 3500 4x12 6150     4x12 4900 6x6 2900     6x6 2300 6x8 4900     6x8 4100 6x10 7300     6x10 5750 6x12 10100     6x12 8100 Check the Building Permit Application Permits are issued 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 4:00-5:00 p.m. ONLY. Stair Requirements and Guidelines
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