# Deck Code

**URL:** <https://forum.nachi.org/t/deck-code/52872>\
**Category:** Exterior Inspections\
**Created:** [September 27, 2010, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/deck-code/52872 "2010-09-27T16:27:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![jszczesny](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jszczesny/32/229323_2.png) [@jszczesny](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jszczesny)\
**Post date:** [September 27, 2010, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/deck-code/52872/1 "2010-09-27T16:27:03Z")

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Do you this deck is now not constructed with code as of 2009.  
Railings need to be 36" above bench if the bench is attached like this deck.:shock:  
I had a client that wanted me to build something like this. But he doesn’t want the railing above the bench 36".

Sorry charlie

 ![deck with bench.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/1/5/1507fc6702327b6eccee6146c9fd277ab7f6e135.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![wsiegel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3d9bf3/32.png) [@wsiegel](https://forum.nachi.org/u/wsiegel)\
**Post date:** [September 27, 2010, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/deck-code/52872/2 "2010-09-27T16:47:19Z")

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I would think you would have to submit for a permit with the building dept. At least down here your are supposed to. That should shoot him in the foot right there.

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**Author:** ![mlarson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mlarson/32/89225_2.png) [@mlarson](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mlarson)\
**Post date:** [September 27, 2010, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/deck-code/52872/3 "2010-09-27T16:49:27Z")

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Does that deck even need railings?

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**Author:** ![mcyr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mcyr/32/173319_2.png) [@mcyr](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mcyr)\
**Post date:** [September 27, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/deck-code/52872/4 "2010-09-27T19:38:41Z")

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How are they going to get those stairs out from under the deck?:mrgreen:

Old style railing that I have seen many years ago. Surprised to see it again.  
I guess in todays world, it would be considered climbable and one end of the deck is more than 30" high. So railings are required.  
That set up would not meet today’s standard of railing construction to provide safety to the occupants. 🙂