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Attached is picture depicting a weather proof receptacle. The weather proof receptacle(s) can be used to protect the electrical receptacles from the outside elements. They are for use in any residential or commercial outdoor location. Receptacles that are used outdoors must have ground-fault circuit-interrupter. All 15-amp and 20-amp, 120-volt receptacles must be GFCI-protected. Protection may be provided by a GFCI receptacle or a GFCI breaker.
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A picture from interNACHIs gallery of deck bracing was viewed. The deck has a post to girder diagonal brace. It was six (6) feet above grade and had a diagonal brace from the post to the girder and from the post to the joists.
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In this scenario it was documented that the hand rail on this stairs set is not of the graspable type and could cause a safety issue if someone started to fall going up or down the stair case. This is typical of the decks I have inspected regarding hand rails.
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When Inspecting a Deck I have found that one of the common issues I come across is having the support post in direct contact with the soil. This is always pointed out about the potential for degradation of the wood over time and that the situation should be monitored on an on going basis.
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This photo shows the under size of the deck. The important thing to note is the size of the deck joists, the deck flashing and how the ledger board is attached to the house. These are correct and are very important for deck safety.
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I viewed a photo of the deck supports bowing downward towards the earth. I would recommend that the beam either be replaced with it being installed crown up or installing additional posts under the beam to help support the load above for safety.
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This inspection image of a deck railing system shows proper height and balustrades spacing. The rail height was 38 inches and the balusters were less than 4 inches apart. The handrails were also of proper dimensions of at least 1 inches and smooth .
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The article Inspecting a Deck, Illustrated had a lot of information in regard to the amount of deck issues seen across the country. I found that Deck railing failure account for more injuries than deck collapse. Deck do appear to be simple structures, but should really be treated as an extension of the home and properly maintained to prevent injury.
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This is a picture of a deck that needs a graspable handrail installed on the open side of the stairs. It also needed flashing installed where the ledger board was attached to prevent water intrusion. It was also recommended that the deck be water proofed to protect it against the elements.
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I researched the images in the gallery based on poor deck locations. It is very important to make sure your deck is in the proper location to ensure ease of access to several concerns. Such as septic systems and egress windows.
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I have chose the illustration called decking should expand four joist. The name pretty much tells you everything. this also teaches me that the deck sheathing can be of full length or span of the deck but if they are not, the butt ends need to be staggered so none of them line up with each other.
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this is a deck we inspected where the ledger board was notched to deep to connect to the exterior wall of the dwelling. This is incorrect and very dangerous. this is in need of correction by a deck contractor and is a safety hazard.
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This is the bottom side a balcony which is considered a deck in this instance. You can see the beam is supported on the ground then boxed in with brick. The girder is properly resting on top of the beam and connected with an angle iron bracket and lag bolts.
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It is alarming to me to know that out of the estimated 45 million decks in North America that only 40 percent of those are completely safe. Decks structures need to be carefully constructed just the same as your home. This is very important to avoid railing failure or deck collapse.
Anticipating inspecting my own handiwork from 20 years ago in light of this course, InterNachi is the BEST.
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