Nova Scotia Deck Railing Code
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Nova scotia deck railing code. 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. 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. Lumber used for joists trusses rafters and beams shall be. 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.
Improvements in legislation have made newer decks that are built to code safer and more structurally sound. Deck railing code nova scotia a deck is a weight supporting structure that resembles a floor. You may also use a big foot footing and sono tube combination. I january 1 2020.
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 minimum height of the railing varies based on the height of the deck. 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. Supported joist length is half the sum of joist spans on both sides of the beam.
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. 2010 national model construction codes stairs ramps handrails and guards. The types of decks are roof and observation decks. Spruce pine fir lumber grade.
It is constructed outdoor at a given angle of elevation while connected to a building. Decks 24 to 5 10 180 cm need 36 guards and anything above 5 10 requires a 42 high railing. For full details refer to both the national building code nbc of canada and to the nova scotia building code regulations.