Nova Scotia Deck Codes
What you will notice from this checklist is that there is not really a specific deck building code per se.
Nova scotia deck codes. 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. Nova scotia building code building code and regulatory information. The types of decks are roof and observation decks. As legislated in the nova scotia building code act construction projects in the halifax region are subject to building codes and regulations at the provincial level in addition to municipal regulations.
The joist span shown in the tables are based on wood decking nailed to the top side of the joists with a row of wood blocking at the mid point of the. Spruce pine fir lumber grade. Deck railing code nova scotia. User guide 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.
Rather there are sections of the residential codethat apply to building standards related to structures such as railings stairs stringers treads footings framin and ledger boards we ve tried to summarize them and put them all together for you. A deck is a weight supporting structure that resembles a floor. For full details refer to both the national building code nbc of canada and to the nova scotia building code regulations. Roof decks are built on top of an existing roofs to provide landscaping to urban areas.
2010 national model construction codes stairs ramps handrails and guards. 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.