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2001-594 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY 742 BayRoad,Queensbury,NY 12804-5902 (518) 761-8201 FIL E COPY ��_ ury Community Development - Building & Codes (518) 761-8256 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE Permit Number: P20010594 . Date Issued: Thursday, June 27, 2002 This is to certify that work requested to be done as shown by Permit Number P20010594 has been completed. Tax Map Number: 523400-315-007-0002-087-000-0000 Location: 132 HUDSON POINl'B Blvd Owner: DOUGLAS &KRISTEN MOIR Applicant: DOUGLAS &KRISTEN MOIR This structure may be occupied as a: By Order of Town Board Deck TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Director of Building&Code Enforcement ��� TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Fos," 742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804-5902 (518)761-8201 Community Development- Building& Codes (518) 761-8256 BUILDING PERMIT Permit Number: P20010594 Application Number: A20010594 ' Tax Map No: 523400-315-007-0002-087-000-0000 Permission is hereby granted to: DOUGLAS & KRISTEN MOIR For propertylocated at: 132 HUDSON POINTE Blvd in the Town of Queensbury, to construct or place at the above location in accordance with application together with plot plans and other information hereto filed and approved and in compliance with the NYS Uniform Building Codes and the Queensbury Zoning Ordinance. Type of Construction Value Owner Address: DOUGLAS &KRISTEN MOIR Deck 3,000.00 132 HUDSON POINT Blvd Total Value 3,000.00 QUEENSBURY,NY 12804 Contractor or Builder's Name/ Address Electrical Inspection Agency 1 Plans &Specifications 2001-594 516 SQ FT DECK AS PER PLOT PLAN SPECIFICATIONS $51.60 PERMIT FEE PAID - THIS PERMIT EXPIRES: Thursday,August 15,2002 (If a longer period is required,an application for an extension must be made to the code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Queensbury before the expiration date.) Dated a own u ens Wednesday,August 15,2001 ct,tlie ._ SIGNE B for the Town of Queensbury. Director of Building&Code Enforcement 111 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY 11 Fee Pai% BUILDING & CODES DEPARTMENT n ? APPLICATION FOR: PORCHES-DECKS- rmit # DOCKS & BOATHOUSES AUG 0 Est. Cos ) `' 3 2001 TOWN A PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTI§EnL® ArMINGR' ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: The undersigned hereby applies for a Building Permit to do the following work which will be done in accordance with the description, plans and specifications submitted, and such special conditions as may be indicated on the permit. TWO SETS OF STRUCTURAL PLANS SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION. Owner of Property: I r)tNG L_IA. EL-. 1<itti.s i ) 2. ►ti.�_�rz P.O. Address Phone # Property Location 13 Z Po,; -as " /SL�r� Tax Map # Subdivision Name (If applicable) �(Th Po �r� �k pe� 3 1 5, 07-�-fi�7 PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISION OF WORK AS REGARDS TO BUILDING CODES: Name: �o ,L ►=,vim,; Address 3zKVOs.,,,� P�;�z� /.3Lvo. Phone#7443-060-z BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS: Type of work to be done: Porch ' i Dock Boathouse (Circle one Size of Structure to be built (square footage) : Foundation Material : Width Thickness Depth of Footing, below grade: S L" Size o ' Pos or Studs: 4 x 4 x 2.O' Long Size of Floor Joists: Z" x " x Span Decking or Flooring Material : r How will Porch or. Deck be fastened to building? NO If Roof Will Be Installed, Answer Following Questions: Size of Posts or Studs:' x x Long Roof Rafters: �,x Spacing Span • Roof Trusses (pre-engineered spacing) : Span - Type of Roof: Sloped Flat Shed Other (Circle one) , Material of Roof: ZONING INFORMATION: TWO PLOT PLANS MUST BE PREPARED AND SUBMITTED, drawn reasonably to scale and attached hereto, showing clearly and distinctly all buildings, whether existing- or proposed and indicate all set back dimensions from property lines. Show location of water supply and location and configuration of septic disposal area. Size of Property: ft. x ft. Existing building(s) : Size ft. x ft. Size ft. x ft. Use of Existing building(s) : Proposed structure, distance from property line: Front yard ft. Rear yard ft. Side yards ft. and ft. If on.corner, setback from side street: ft. DECLARATION To the best of my knowledge and belief the statements contained in this application, together with the plans and specifications submitted, are a true and complete statement of all proposed work to be done on the described premises and that all -provisions of the Building Code, the Zoning Ordinance, and all other laws pertaining to the proposed work shall be complied with, whether specified or not, an• ' .t such work is authorized by the owner. DATE: pfi‘- 0 3 — ( SIGNATURE . ?,6 • Owner, owner' Agen y to , Contractor REVIEWED' BY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, DATE 45a� SIGNATUR - • RESIDENTIAL FINAL INSPECTION REPORT Office No.(518)761-8256 Date inspection request received: Building&Code Enforcement Dept.of Community Development Arrive am/pm Depart Town of Queensbury Inspector's Initia s 742 Bay Road Queensbury,New York 128041\ NAME Cat-50 1. i .c 01 't p� PERMIT# LOCATION 1 �1 v��cr - Q r\ 4��rJcr DATE TYPE OF STRUCTURE c N/A YES NO COMMENTS Chimney Height/"B"Vent/Direct Vent Location ' , 4 , — Fresh Air Intake i f ' Plumb Vent through roof Roof Complete Exterior Finish Complete Interior/Exterior Railings 30"to 36" Exterior Handrails,balconies,landing 18 in.or more Interior Handrails stairs both sides 3 or more risers Grade 2%away from foundation 8"clearance to sill plate Gas Valve shut-off exposed/regulator 18"above grade Gas Furnace shut-off within 30 feet or within line of site Oil Furnace shut-off at entrance to furnace area Furnace/Hot Water Heater operating Relief Valve(s)installed Headroom,6 ft.6 in.on stairs Basement stairs,6 ft.4 in. Handrail exterior stairs both sides more than 3 risers Interior privacy/trim/doors/main entrance 36" Floor Finish Bathroom/Kitchen watertight Interior Handrails Balconies/Landing 18 in.or more f/ Railing across window in stairwells • Smoke Detectors: every level every bedroom outside every bedroom inter connected Bathroom fans Plumbing fixtures Foundation insulation 3/4 hour fire door/door closer Garage fireproofing Garage penetrations sealed Furnace in separate room protected(in garage) Light ventilation per room Safety glazing 18"or less from floor Final Electrical Site Plan/Variance required Final Survey Plot Plan As Built Septic System layout required Okay to issue C/C(Certif.of Compliance) Okay to issue temp.C/O(Certif.of Occupancy)_ Okay to issue permanent C/O(Certif.of Occupancy) GENERAL.INSPECTION REPORT ( 518 ) 761-8256 Town of Queensbury Dept.of Community Development Date inspection request received: Building& Code Enforcement • 742 Bay Road /j Queensbury,NY 12804 Arrive am/pm Dep " ` pm Inspector's Initials { 1 _ PERMIT# �/ l 59 6-f NAME: \\‘\C'� Y (< S _ LOCATION: 3�)4_,) - ( c') DATE: q-�,, e9eY) TYPE OF STRUCTURE: Y CT I RECHECK N/A YES NO COMMENTS Footings/Piers 1 Monolithic Pour Form Reinforcement in Place The contractor is re •nsible '•r providing protection' om freez g for 48 hours followi n_the place ent of the concrete. Materials for this purpo e on site Foundation/Wallpour Reinforcement in Place Foundation/Dam•• oofin Backfill Approval' Plumbing Under Slab Plumbing Vent/Vents in PI.ce Rough Plumbing - Hearing Rough-In Insulation Foundation Walls Interior '- Foundation Walls Exterior R Floors R Walls R Ceiling R- Duct work or piping in unheated spaces R- Pro Ve AtticVeent F ming gtnntc Jack Studs/Headers Bracing/Bridging Joist Hangers Jack Posts/Main Beam Air Infiltration Barrier Fire Separation 1,2, 3,hour Penetration Sealed - Fire Wall 2, 3,4 hour Firestopping I - a I, sg- IT) GENERAL INSPECTION REPORT ( 518 ) 761-8256 Town of Queensbury Dept.of Community Development Date inspection request received: Building& Code Enforcement , 742 Bay Road Queensbury,NY 12804 Arrive am/pm Depar& , m/pm Inspector's Initials '�' `-' NAME: \( C-) V ` PERMIT: # LOCATION: I V?�S Qv 1�� G IIV •1 U DATE �"U �_ C TYPE OF STRUCTURE: 'C` \c RECHECK N/A YES NO COMMENTS Footings/Piers Monolithic Pour Form Reinforcement in Place The contractor is responsibl for providing protection from g for 48 hours following place ent of the concrete. Materials for this purpose n site Foundation/Wallpour / Reinforcement in Place ( / Foundation/Dampproofini / Backfill Approval / Plumbing Un la / Plumbing Vent/Vents in lilace Rough Plumbing Heating Rough-In Insulation Foundation Walls Intdior R- Foundation Walls Exte for R • - Floors R- Walls R- Ceiling R- Duct work or piping in unheated spaces R- 4ening r Vent,Attic Vent Jack Studs/Headers Bracing/Bridging � p Joist Hangers I / //r�%ti`i //tk 14— A V'4h ti'cc/e 5 Jack Posts/Main Beani t/ Air Infiltration Barrier ' Fire Separation 1,2, 3,hour C 02 (&-C11(c le Penetration Sealed ' Fire Wall 2,3,4 hour Firestopping GENERAL INSPECTION REPORT 4-11)) ( 518 ) 761-8256 Town of Queensbury Dept.of Community Development Date inspection request received: Building& Code Enforcement 742 Bay Road Queensbury,NY 12804 Arrive am/pm Depart Inspector's rIniti s C� NAME: 1 PERMIT# I `S r �I LOCATION: C Sa ddf(J DATE: S� TYPE OF STRUe T RECHECK N/A YE I NO COMMENTS F m s/Piers �, Monolit •c Po Form Reinforcement in Place The contractor is respon•ible fo providing protection fro freezi g for 48 hours following e place ii ent of the concrete. Materials fo this purpose in site Foundatio .lipour Reinforcement i ' - Foundation/Dampproofing Backfill Approval Plumbing Under Slab Plumbing Vent/Vents in Pla Rough Plumbing Heating Rough-In Insulation Foundation Walls Interior '- Foundation Walls Exterior '- Floors R- Walls R- Ceiling R- Duct work or piping in unheated spaces R- Proper Vent,Attic Vent Framing Jack Studs/Headers Bracing/Bridging Joist Hangers Jack Posts/Main Beam Air Infiltration Barrier Fire Separation 1,2,3,hour Penetration Sealed Fire Wall 2, 3,4 hour Firestopping I'M Uncie Sam Job Title Haile i p i n9 Description 4=.2e0/....1/4.5...9 II Solutions, Inc. 60-113th Street•Troy, New York 12182 PO# *t ECEVL'i'''g (518)235-1610.235-0469 Fax E-mail:unclesam@albanyonline.net Date Date Req. • -- ti Emergency Deliveries - 24 Hourg -Gl bay fit Week f3,UlL 964 d'd$B DING , C ?T —r �. ! 1 j i E T of= _k ING — ,� -,d o;�OW Ilmitr�i examine aq, 3 compliance with our commel sh�1i ,.- _ _ r trued as Indtc tEnJ$� J P '(,._'.•T.- r1:)tL3cor , q e,and specifications are in ltlii p'" it'n ti}? -- - -; 0 ,1 oa : I - , IN.. „_ _ _ _ _ _ __, J \VT, kJv.) ivi0 _.. i___.. .i ici 1 L. --7 S x a 1- �' 1:- J o o -4 1-... ,, f. _!_ N NI Jo i ( >C •;- :, 1 i . _ _ _ _ _ _ .. ...i + 'I , 1 ( a A IL M NJ rY ° , [ 2 h L 1 '1C 4 L ,- o C - 7 ") 0 - (1 �. 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These values shall not be adjusted www.trex.com by any of the adjustment factors permitted for wood framing referred to in the AFPA NDS-97 or applicable code, with the 1.0 SUBJECT exception that increases for load duration shall be permitted. The allowable stress values are applicable in uses up to a Trex°Wood-Polymer Composite Lumber temperature of 130 degrees F (54.4 degrees C). 2.0 PROPERTIES FOR WHICH EVALUATION IS SOUGHT Table 2 of this report lists allowable spans for Trex° used as planking. (flat-wise bending). This table shall be used for 2.1 Structural capacity. determining the maximum allowable span of Trex° used as decking unless the user/designer submits structural calculations 2.2 Fire characteristics/surface burning characteristics. to the code official for approval of additional span lengths using the design values indicated in Table 1 of this report. 2.3 Durability. Table 3 of this report contains material and installation 3.0 DESCRIPTION requirements for guardrail assemblies. When installed in accordance with this report, the system compiles with the 0 t 3.1 GENERAL structural load requirements specified in the applicable building code for lateral load conditions applied to balcony railings and Trex° is an alternative to preservative-treated or naturally guardrails. The system is capable of resisting a uniform load of durable lumber and is used as structural members in wood 50 lbs/ft. (730 N/m) or a concentrated load of 200 pounds construction.Trex° members designated as Trex 2x2 Baluster" (890 N) applied horizontally to the top of the rail. Additionally, and Trex 4x4 Rail Post' are permitted for use in guardrail the system is capable of withstanding a load of 200 pounds assemblies constructed in accordance with Table 3 of this (890 N) applied horizontally over a 1 square foot (0.093 m2) report. tributary area of the balusters and a 200 pound (890 N) concentrated load at the top of the post. Fasteners used to Trex° is a manufactured composite material that consists of construct guardrails shall comply with Footnote 2 of Table 3 of approximately 50 percent wood fibers by weight with the this report. remainder of the material being a thermoplastic polymer plastic material. The wood thermoplastic composite material is 3.2.2 Fasteners manufactured by a continuous extrusion process,in accordance with the manufacturer's quality control manual, producing Allowable withdrawal and lateral design values for nails and comparable solid sawn lumber-sized members up to a nominal bolts used as fasteners in Trex® material shall be determined thickness of 6 inches (152 mm) and a maximum nominal depth using the nail and bolt design formula in accordance with the of 10 inches (254 mm1. applicable code requirements for solid-sawn lumber. For purposes of fastener calculation only, Trex° shall be assumed Trex° shall not be used in interior framing applications, such as to have an effective specific gravity of 0.50. There shall be no components of trusses, or as joists, rafters, studs, beams, increases made to the load values indicated in AFPA NDS-97 columns, or posts. When Trex members are used in exterior when designing fasteners in Trex®. Refer to Table 4 of this framing (weather-exposed surface) applications, such as joists, report for minimum nail spacing distances. Trex® shall be beams, load-bearing posts, guardrails, or other structural fastened using fasteners with the following diameters: members which are outside the scope of Tables 2 and 3 of this report,structural calculations for that application are required to 3.2.2.1 Nails having diameters less than or equal to 16d be submitted with the permit application. Refer to Section 3.2 common wire [0.162 inch (4 mm) diameter]; of this report for additional information on structural capacity. 3.2.2.2 Screws having diameters less than or equal to No. 12 [0.216 inch (5.5 mm) diameter]; and I lk This report is limited to the specific product and data and test reports submitted by the applicant in its application requesting this report. No independent tests were performed by the National Evaluation Service, Inc. (NES), and NES specifically does not make any warranty, either expressed or implied, as to any finding or other matter in this report or as to any product covered by this report. This disclaimer includes, but is not limited to, merchantability. This report is also subject to the limitation listed herein. Page 1 of 4 31 Page 2 of 4 Report No. NhR-bUti 3.2.2.3 Bolts having diameters less than or equal to y: inch self ignition and flame ignition temperatures. (12.7 mm). Southwest Research Institute Report Number 01- 5215-363, April 8, 1993. 3.3 FIRE CHARACTERISTICS 6.7 Report of tests in accordance with ASTM E84-91a, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning The surface-burning characteristics in accordance with ASTM Characteristics of Building Materials, to determine D1929 are 743 degrees F(395 degrees C) for self-ignition, and Trex Composite Lumber flame spread index and Trex 698 degrees F (370 degrees Cl for flash ignition. The surface- composite lumber smoke developed index.Southwest burning characteristics in accordance with ASTM E 84 are a Research Institute Report Number 01-5215-351-b, flame spread index (FSI) of greater than 75 and less than 200, April 23, 1993. and a smoke-developed index (SDI) of less than 450. 6.8 Letter from Technology Management & Implementation,Inc.,dated March 21, 1995 signed by 3.4 DURABILITY Robert J. Tichy, PhD., related to durability testing. 6.9 ' Test reports concerning the product durability were The Trex° material is equivalent in durability to preservative- prepared and submitted by Mississippi State treated or naturally durable lumber when subjected to University, USDA Forest Service, Virginia weathering, insect attack, and other decaying elements. As Polytechnical Institute, and Battelle Ocean Sciences. such, it is permitted to be used as an alternative to The dates of these reports range from March 23, preservative-treated or naturally durable lumber.Additionally, it 1993 to March 15, 1994 is permitted to be used in direct contact with the ground and as 6.10 Structural span calculations for Trex°used in decking sill plates for building construction. applications,dated August 6, 1995,signed and sealed by David S. Gromala, P.E. 4.0 INSTALLATION 6.11 Report of tests in accordance with ASTM G26-92, Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus Installation shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions, (Xenon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for entitled Trex®Contractors Handbook, Rev. CH04/O1/98; and Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials, to determine this report. resistance to ultraviolet (UV) exposure and other accelerated weathering factors. Mobil Chemical 5.0 IDENTIFICATION Company, Edison Research Laboratory Report December 12, 1994.Letter from PFS Corporation, Trex° described in this evaluation report shall be identified by November 17, 1995, signed by Larry A. Beineke, a stamp or nonremovable label,spaced at regular intervals along PhD., describing that the testing performed by Edison each piece noting the following information: Research Laboratory on the Trex° material was in accordance with ASTM G26 and that the test samples ' 5.1 This NES Report Number, using the language "See were prepared in accordance with the same standard. NER 508", 6.12 Report on Accelerated Weathering tests, 720 hours Xenon Arc light under ASTM D 8565, PFS 5.2 The manufacturer's name or trademark, and product Corporation, October 1996, signed by Larry A. description. Beineke, P.E., PhD. 6.13 Trex 2x2 bending, tension, compression, shear, 5.3 The name of the quality control agency, PFS moisture test data, PFS/TECO. Report No. 97-1051, Corporation (NER-QA251), or their trademark. October 16, 1997. 6.14 Report of Trex railing tests; Materials Testing Services Additionally,Trex°shall have the date of manufacture stamped, Analysis & Testing Department, Weyerhauser labeled or branded into each piece as part of the lot number. Company; Report No. 29188; March 10, 1998. 6.15 Trex Contractor's Handbook, Rev. CH04/01/98. 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED 6.16 Letter prepared by Robert J. Tichy, PhD., concerning fire and durability for higher density Trex products, 6.1 Quality control manual, prepared in conjunction with October 23, 1998. PFS Corporation and signed by representatives of PFS 6.17 Calculations prepared by David Gromala, P.E., Corporation and Trex Company, dated April 1998. November 9, 1998. Revision Section 6, page 1, 1 1/22/99, letter report 6.18 Report on testing of guardrail system for simultaneous PFS Corporation,November 10, 1999,signed by Larry loading conditions, Washington State University, A. Beineke, PE, Ph.D Wood Materials and Engineering Laboratory,College of 6.2 Trex Wood-Polymer Composite Code Approval: Engineering and Architecture, Report No. WMEL 99- Mechanical Properties, by PFS Corporation in Report 050, September 22, 1999, signed by Deepak No. B0181, October 12, 1994.. Shrestha, P.E. Testing witnessed by PFS/TECO, 6.3 Technology Management & Implementation, Inc., Report No. B0212, August 21, 1999, signed by John report, February 7, 1995, concerning creep-rupture J. Bonn, P.E. (load duration)data based upon a 2000 hour threshold 7.0 CONDITIONS OF USE and supporting test reports. 6.4 Testing and Analysis of Fasteners in Trex TM Composite The National Evaluation Service Committee finds that the Trex° Lumber by David S. Gromala, P.E., December 20, Wood-Polymer Composite Lumber described in this report 1994. complies with the BOCA National Building Code/1999, the 6.5 Testing and Analysis of Fasteners in Trex TM Composite Standard Building Code° 1999, the 1997 Uniform Building Lumber in Compliance with ICBO ES Acceptance Code, the 2000 International Building Code° and the 2000 j C11riteria AC47 by David S. Gromala, P.E., May 24, International Residential Code°subject to the following: 1995. 6.6 Report of tests in accordance with ASTM D1929, 7.1 Trex°shall not be used as a component of trusses or (U.B.C. 52-3)Ignition Properties of Plastics,Procedure structural diaphragms, and shall not be used in interior B, Short Method, to determine Trex composite lumber 32 Report No. NER-508 Page 3 of 4 r framing applications for joists, rafters, studs, beams, 7.5 Each piece of Trex°shall bear a brand, stamp, or label columns, or posts. with the information identified in Section 5.0 of this report. (0 7.2 The design and installation of Trex® shall be in ' accordance with this report and the manufacturer's 7.6 Allowable capacity of fasteners installed in Trex®shall published installation instructions. comply with Section 3.2.2 of this report. • 7.3 When Trex° is used in guardrail assemblies, 7.7 Trex°used as decking shall be designed and installed information shall be submitted to the code official to to limit bending deflection under total design load to verify compliance with Table 3 of this report. When less than or equal to L/360. Trex° is used as structural members that are outside the scope of Tables 2 and 3 of this report, structural 7.8 Trex°shall be limited to use with building types where calculations,drawings and details verifying compliance the use of combustible material is permitted. Trex° with this report and the applicable code, shall be shall not be used as a component of heavy timber submitted to the code official having jurisdiction.When construction. required by the applicable code or the code official, such documents shall be prepared, signed and sealed, 7.9 Trex° decking shall be gapped to permit adequate and submitted by a registered design professional in drainage in accordance with the manufacturer's accordance with the registrations laws of the state in instructions. Trex°shall not be attached to any solid which the project is located. surface or water-tight flooring systems, such as sheathing, waterproof membranes, concrete, roof 7.4 The maximum design stresses for Trex°and Trex 2x2 decks or patios. BalusterTM shall comply with those listed in Table 1 of this report. The maximum spans of decking shall 7.10 Trex° shall be fastened directly to floor joists having comply with Table 2 of this report unless structural adequate strength and stiffness. calculations for the decking are provided. Guardrail assemblies shall comply with Table 3 of this report. 7.11 The allowable design values for Trex° greater than 3 inches thick, except Trex 4x4 Rail PostsTM, have not The design values listed in Table 1 and Table 2 of this been evaluated in this evaluation report, and shall not report are for loads of a normal load duration and are be used in structural applications. applicable to either dry or wet conditions of use.There shall not be any allowable design stress increases 7.12 This report is subject to re-examination on a periodic permitted by the applicable code or the AFPA NDS-97, basis. For information on the current status of this with the exception that increases for load duration, report, contact the NES. such as due to impact, shall be permitted.The design values are applicable in uses up to a temperature not 01- exceeding 130 degrees F (54.4 degrees C). TABLE 1 ALLOWABLE DESIGN STRESS VALUES FOR TREX° ASTM PROPERTIF.,.:..:., ALLO:WABLE€DESIGN:iVALUES (psi).':T 234 'f' STANDARD TREX® .;...TREX......•. a r `::(maximum:3 inch€thickness) 2,.x2IBalustern4 ,......... ASTM D 4761 Flexural Stress 250 600 ASTM D 198 Tension 250 350 ASTM D 4761 Modulus of elasticity 1.0 x 105 2.0,x 105 ASTM D 198 Compression parallel to grain 550 1,000 ASTM D 198 Compression perpendicular to 625 1,000 grain ASTM D 143 Shear 200 250 For SI units conversion: 1 psi = 6.89 kPa, 1 pcf = 16.02 kg/m3, t° C = (t° F- 32)5/9 1. Trex°used as decking shall be designed and installed to limit computed deflection under total design load to less than L/360. 2. Design values indicated are applicable for uses where temperatures do not exceed 130° F. 3. Trex has a density of approximately 60 pcf, and Trex 2 x 2 BalusterTM has a density of approximately 64 pcf. 4. The allowable design values for Trex°greater than 3 inches thick have not been evaluated in this evaluation report,and shall not be used in structural applications. 0 Page 4 of 4 • Report No. NER-508 TABLE 2 TREX° DECKING SPAN CHART'.2•3 MAXIMUM IMUM UNIFORM LIVE LOADING ::. .:....:.::.°,::-::'.: .,:..::.°::..::::::.:::: 100 psf 200 psf :: MEMBER SIZE- MAXIMUM;MEMBERSPAN:BETWEEN SUPPORTS. 5/4 x 6 16 inches 12 inches 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 20inches 16inches 3 x 6 Not Determined 24 inches For SI Units conversion 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 48 Pa 1. Tabulated span values are for Trex® members used as planking (flatwise bending). The values are permitted to be used in lieu of application-specific calculations. Other applications or loading conditions require submittal of design calculations, showing compliance with this evaluation report, to the building official for approval. 2. Trex® members shall be supported by a minimum of three joists and shall be fastened at each joist. 3. Tabulated spans are based on a deflection limit of L/360. TABLE 3 TREX° GUARDRAIL ASSEMBLIES' COMPONENT INSTALLATION.:REQUIREMENTS2s Baluster Trex 2x2 BalusterTM spaced a maximum of 4 inches on center. (Balusters fabricated or milled from other Trex®profiles into 2x2 shapes are not permitted) Top Plate Trex® 2x6, 5/4x6, 2x8, or 2x10 Railings Top Rail Trex® 2x4, 5/4x6, 2x6, 2x8 or 2x10 Bottom Rail Trex®2x4, 5/4x6, 2x6, 2x8, or 2x10. Bottom rail shall be supported and attached to the deck at a maximum of 18 inches on center. Bottom rail is not required when balusters are attached directly to the deck structural members. Posts Trex 4x4 Rail PostTM or other approved post material, such as solid- sawn lumber or steel. Maximum post spacing shall be 6 feet on center. Posts shall not be notched. For SI Units conversion: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3 m 1. Evaluation of framing members supporting the guardrail assembly is outside the scope of this evaluation report. 2. Guardrail components shall be connected as follows: Post-to-framing connection: Minimum two Y2-inch diameter machine bolts, 5-1/8 inches apart, each post. Baluster-to-top-rail connection:Minimum two#8 by 2-1/2 inch long screws,2 inches apart vertically,through each baluster. Top-rail-to-top-plate connection: Minimum #8 by 2-1/2 inch long screws spaced 12 inches on center. Top-rail- and top-plate-to-post connection: Minimum two #8 by 3-inch-long screws , 2 inches apart, into each post. 3. The maximum height of the guardrail assembly shall be 42 inches from the deck boards. TABLE 4 MINIMUM NAIL SPACING DISTANCES' :. SP:ACING.'i(GAG;E) END:DISTANCE iiiiSRADINMPITCHYBETWEEN•,... BETWEEN:ROWS:OF' ..ROWSOF..FASTENERS ::FASTENERS HOLE .EDGE.:::: :»„Tension:Load C:ompressionLoadt:° ::;; Parallel to: €iPerpendicular:: PREPARATION 'DISTANCE .Parallel to'Grain Parallel:to Gram Grow.. to Grain In:Line €°Staggered:is Not Prebored 2.5d 15d 10d 15d 10d 5d 2.5d Prebored 2.5d 10d 5d 10d 5d 3d 2.5d 1. Dimension d equals the diameter of the nail. 34