Nova Scotia Deck Building Code

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Nova scotia deck building code. On january 1 2004 the nova scotia building code was amended to recognize residential decks and balconies as occupancies says matt covey manager of building standards at halifax regional municipality. In obtaining a permit details of locating the deck must be identified. This guide provides an overview of the nova scotia building code regulations and outlines the rules you need to follow if you re constructing a new building or making changes to an existing building. Maximum 36 oc solid stringer spacing for 2 thick treads.

Composite decking is mixture of wood pulp and recycled materials. 2 with a specified snow load of 2 0 kpa refer to the climatic data table in the nova scotia regulations for snow loading in your area. The observation decks are elevated sight seeing platforms found upon a tall structure. Nova scotia building code regulation users version january 1 2020 regulations respecting the nova scotia building code made by the minister of municipal affairs under section 4 of chapter 46 of the revised statutes of nova scotia 1989 the building code act.

Overview of the nova scotia building code regulations. I january 1 2020. Improvements in legislation have made newer decks that are built to code safer and more structurally sound. X deck width y deck length z distance between support columns sample construction plan indicate the construction details outlined in the plan and elevation below.

1 the nova scotia building code regulations n s. The information in this table is derived from the national building code 2005 maximum spans for roof joists table a 4 lumber type. Maximum nosing of 0 75 to 1 25 maximum nosing radius of 9 16 open risers. They are made from wood aluminum and composite material as shown by the photos on the subject of deck railing code nova scotia gallery.

S p f spruce pine fir lumber grade. 2010 national model construction codes stairs ramps handrails and guards. For full details refer to both the national building code nbc of canada and to the nova scotia building code regulations. Nova scotia building code building code and regulatory information.

Residents locating a deck on their property in halifax are required to obtain a permit. Maximum 18 oc notched stringer spacing for 2 or 5 4 thick treads. 2 these nova scotia building code regulations made by the minister of municipal affairs are effective on and after april 1 2017. 176 2014 made by the minister of municipal affairs on november 18 2014 are repealed effective april 1 2017.