Deck question call out on reports

[Stephen Gaudet, 188]

Hello,

Been coming across this faulty design more and more on decks improperly supported on the column.



Correct is below.




My question is on the call out. Would you call this a critical error? Been using

-Family room (or deck) outer girder improperly attached to 4x4 support columns see photo

Recommend review and repair by a Qualified Contractor

Thank you,

Steve

Gaudet Inspections LLC
Bedford, NH 03110
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[Tim Spargo]

For what it's worth... this can be a local thing. I've seen areas where carriage bolts are OK for 2-2X's on either side of post is OK, situation/design depending. Maybe a quick call to local building and safety in your area?

If we were talking about a deck or balcony bearing on the first design, with live and snow loads.. I'd say it is a defect, or at least recommending the client verify the improvement was permitted, nearly every time. I'm fortunate that the typical approved designs in my area are available at the counters or online.

[Bob Elliott]

Not as bad as a kerfed post that was over cut and started splitting.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

If Improper, Note as Improper...