Hi , I am studying for the state license and here is my doubt.
for each segment of deck planking should be supported by a minimum of three or four joists?
any help ?
thanks !!!
AWC-DCA62015-DeckGuide-1804.pdf (3.3 MB)
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" Each Segment of decking must bear on a minimum of __ joists (or __ supports)."
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If you read the PDF that Peter posted you will be able to fill in the blanks. 
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Each segment of decking must bear on a minimum of 3 joists, or 3 supports if my memory serves me well.
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Rim joists are not deck joists.
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it doesn’t have to be supported on a joist.
As JJ said, your graphic does not match the text.
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What’s your point? Your comment doesn’t match the graphic!!
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Sure they are. They serve the same purpose. There’s nothing special about a rim joist other than their location.
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빌딩코드에는 각 데크 판재가 최소 3개의 지지대(또는 조이스트) 위에 있어야 한다고 명시되어 있습니다.
그러나 InterNACHI 시험에서는 4개의 지지대가 정답으로 제시됩니다.
정확한 이유는 InterNACHI 측에서 추가적으로 답변을 제공하거나, 필요 시 정정해야 할 것입니다.
The building code specifies that each decking board must bear on at least 3 supports (or joists).
However, in the InterNACHI exam, the correct answer is stated as 4 supports.
The exact reason should be clarified or corrected by InterNACHI.
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You will learn how to read one day Jeff. Don’t be hard on yourself until then.
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Thank you, Kim.
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LOL. I was just kidding, Jeffrey. You made a good point about the rim joist.
Lol. Still the same. At a loss for words so you depict images. Lol
Ah, ok, so if that image is ok, this is how you fix that giant gap between the full length board and that one board bearing on 6 and to cover that space where only two joists would hold it.
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I got it, Mark.
Jeffrey, I apologise. You were right. The image does not depict what I was saying.
Pardon me.This goes to the members as well.
